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Rhianna-lily graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BSc in biomedicine and completed her MSc by Research in microbiology at the Quadram Institute Bioscience in 2023. Her research primarily focused on the gut microbiome in pregnant women throughout gestation. During her MSc, she developed a passion for science communication and later joined Technology Networks as an Editorial Assistant, where she works with the news team to cover the latest breaking news and produce Teach Me in 10 videos.

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Quadram Institute Biosciences

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Menstrual Cycle Hormone Fluctuations Can Alter Brain Network Dynamics

A Pompeu Fabra University study using fMRI found that menstrual cycle hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone, affect brain network dynamics. The highest brain complexity was observed during the pre-ovulatory phase with high estrogen levels.

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Brain Network Twice as Large in Depressed Individuals

A study found that individuals with depression have a brain network, the frontostriatal salience network, nearly twice as large as those without depression. This enlargement is stable over time and could serve as a biomarker for early diagnosis.

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Novel Technique Makes Transparent Skin Possible for Deeper Imaging

A new technique uses tartrazine, a common food dye, to make living tissues transparent. This breakthrough improves optical imaging in live animals, enabling clearer and deeper visualization.

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Endometriosis Map Shows How Hormones Impact the Condition

A new study has created the most detailed human endometrial map, revealing unique cell types and interactions throughout the menstrual cycle. This atlas could advance understanding of endometriosis and hormone-related conditions.

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Hormone Therapy May Slow Biological Aging in Postmenopausal Women

A new study reveals that hormone therapy (HT) affects biological aging in postmenopausal women. Starting HT before age 45 accelerates aging, while starting after age 45 slows it down.

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Ubrogepant Offers Early Relief for Migraine Sufferers

A recent study found that ubrogepant, a CGRP receptor antagonist, is effective in treating migraines during the prodrome phase. In a phase 3 trial, 65% of patients reported minimal limitations after treatment with ubrogepant.

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Psilocybin and Escitalopram Affect Brain Hierarchies in Different Ways

A study shows psilocybin and SSRIs affect brain dynamics differently in treating depression. Psilocybin induces a "flattening" of hierarchical brain structures, while SSRIs enhance hierarchical reorganization.

What Are the Latest Advances in Bacteriophage Research?

Learn about bacteriophage therapy in our latest episode of Teach Me in 10.

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Fluoxetine Found to Disrupt Reproductive Behaviors in Fish

Research from Monash University and the University of Tuscia reveals that long-term exposure to pharmaceutical pollutants like fluoxetine alters fish behavior, reproduction, and adaptability.

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Could X Centromeric Drive Underpin PCOS, Miscarriage and Other Age-Related Reproductive Issues?

Dr. Tom Moore proposes that X chromosome meiotic drive, particularly involving pericentromeric genes, could explain the prevalence of disorders like PCOS. This mechanism could lead to various reproductive and endocrinological issues in women.

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