# Rapid emergence of a maths gender gap in first grade ## TL;DR The gender gap in mathematics, favoring boys, emerges significantly within the first four months of first grade, regardless of socio-economic level or school type, and increases with years of schooling, not age. ## Summary **Unravelling the Math Gender Gap: It Starts in…
# Functional brain network correlates of cardiorespiratory fitness and moderation by depression symptoms ## TL;DR The paper investigates how cardiorespiratory fitness might help combat depression through changes in brain networks related to cognitive and emotional symptoms. ## Summary ## How Fitness Levels and Depression Interact in the Brain A fascinating new study by researchers Lauren…
# Rapid emergence of a maths gender gap in first grade ## TL;DR The gender gap in maths, favoring boys, emerges significantly within the first four months of first grade and continues to increase with schooling, regardless of age or socio-economic factors. ## Summary **The Math Gender Gap: It Starts Earlier Than We Think** In…
# Dehorning reduces rhino poaching ## TL;DR Despite significant investment in anti-poaching measures, dehorning rhinos has proven to be the most effective method, reducing poaching by approximately 78% at a fraction of the cost. ## Summary **Rhino Dehorning: A Cost-Effective Strategy to Reduce Poaching** In a groundbreaking study, a team of scientists led by Timothy…
# Association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders and intestinal disorders: A systematic review and Meta-analysis ## TL;DR This study reveals a significant association between ADHD and increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), potentially linked to an altered gut microbiome. ## Summary # A Link Between ADHD and Gut Health: Digesting the Details A new study has…
# Dehorning reduces rhino poaching ## TL;DR Despite significant investment in anti-poaching measures, dehorning rhinos proved to be the most effective strategy, reducing poaching by approximately 78% at a fraction of the cost. ## Summary # A New Approach to Protecting Rhinos: Dehorning Reduces Poaching In a study conducted across 11 southern African reserves, which…
# Association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders and intestinal disorders: A systematic review and Meta-analysis ## TL;DR This study suggests a significant association between ADHD and increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), potentially linked to an altered gut microbiome. ## Summary ## New Study Explores Link Between ADHD and Gut Health A recent large-scale study is…
Tissue Oxygenation Changes After Transfusion and Outcomes in Preterm Infants: A Secondary Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study of the Transfusion of Prematures Randomized Clinical Trial (TOP NIRS) This study investigates the effects of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions on preterm infants, focusing on tissue oxygen saturation responses. Conducted as a subset of the Transfusion of Prematures (TOP)…
Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Alcohol use disorder impacts over 28.3 million individuals in the U.S., leading to increased health risks. This study compares the effectiveness of different therapies for alcohol use disorder, aiming to provide insights into the most beneficial treatments. The analysis includes data from 118 clinical trials…
Revising the global biogeography of annual and perennial plants This study on plant life cycles reveals surprising data: annual plants, thought to be common, make up only 6% of plant species. These plants thrive in hot, dry regions, and their prevalence is influenced by specific climate factors. Alarmingly, climate change and human disruption are favoring…
