Tag: nervous
As Trump hikes tariffs again, nervous businesses weigh what comes next
US President Donald Trump is ripping up the rulebook on trade that has been in place for more than 50 years. His latest round of sweeping tariffs, which came into force shortly after midnight on Wednesday, hits goods from some of America’s biggest trading partners including China and the European Union with dramatic hikes in…
Tumors Hijack the Nervous System to Fuel Their Own Growth
Tumors Hijack the Nervous System to Fuel Their Own Growth Interrupting signals exchanged between tumors and the nervous system could become a critical pillar of cancer care By Ingrid Wickelgren edited by Gary Stix Brain tumor. Cancer arises as an enemy from within. One of the body’s own cells becomes damaged or corrupted and then…
How the Outdoors Affects Our Nervous System and Changes Our Microbiome
Nature Affects Our Hormones and Changes Our Microbiome Nature can affect our nervous system and diversify our microbiome—and you don’t need to go on a hike to reap the benefits. By Rachel Feltman & Fonda Mwangi Rachel Feltman: Happy new year, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, this is Rachel Feltman. Whether you’re an avid…