Not Everyone Aware Sustainable Diets Are About Helping the Planet
Dec. 13, 2022 A new study has found that young Brits would be willing to change to a more sustainable diet, but a lack of understanding about what that actually means is preventing many from doing …
Gene Therapy for Heart Attacks in Mice Just Got More Precise
Dec. 13, 2022 A team of scientists studying how other animals regrow damaged tissues has made an important step toward controlling at least one part of the regenerative machinery with precise control of timing and …
New Immune Culprit Discovered in Alzheimer’s Disease
Dec. 13, 2022 Cerebrospinal fluid, the brain’s immune system, becomes dysregulated as we age and plays a newly discovered role in cognitive impairment in diseases such as Alzheimer’s, a new study has …
Subcutaneous Fat Emerges as a Protector of Females’ Brains
Dec. 13, 2022 Females’ propensity to deposit more fat in places like their hips, buttocks and the backs of their arms, so-called subcutaneous fat, is protective against brain inflammation, which can result in …
Combo of Bad Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure May Increase Heart Attack or Stroke Risk
Dec. 13, 2022 A new study suggests lipoprotein(a) cholesterol may affect relationship between hypertension and cardiovascular disease …
Compound Reverses Gut Inflammation in Mice
Dec. 12, 2022 A new drug acts like a master reset switch in the intestines. The compound, called FexD, has previously been found to lower cholesterol, burn fat, and ward off colorectal cancer in mice. Now, the …
Microparticles Could Help Prevent Vitamin A Deficiency
Dec. 12, 2022 Researchers have developed a new way to fortify foods with vitamin A, which they hope could help to improve the health of millions of people around the world. In a new study, they showed that …
Scientists Finds Stem Cell Network in Ancient Fish
Dec. 12, 2022 An ancient fish called a ‘living fossil’ has helped researchers understand the basics of stem cells. This will further stem cell research and be a step in the direction of creating …
Extremely Hot and Cold Days Linked to Cardiovascular Deaths
Dec. 12, 2022 More heart failure deaths were linked with extreme temperatures than other heart conditions, from an international …
Tracking the Global Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance
Dec. 12, 2022 An international research team has provided valuable new information about what drives the global spread of genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria. The collaborative study …
Quinoa Can Make a Better Cookie
Dec. 12, 2022 The ‘super grain’ quinoa has the potential to make a super cookie, according to new research. Researchers found that two types of quinoa, bred specifically to grow in Washington state, had …
Antibody Discovery Paves Way for New Therapies Against Group A Streptococcal Infections
Dec. 12, 2022 Researchers have discovered an antibody with the potential to protect against Strep A infection, as well as a rare form of antibody binding, that leads to an effective immune response against …
Trouble Falling Asleep at Night? Chase That Daytime Light, Study Shows
Dec. 12, 2022 A study measuring the sleep patterns of students found that students fell asleep later in the evening and woke up later in the morning during winter. Students also received less natural light …
Novel Wearable Belt With Sensors Accurately Monitors Heart Failure 24/7
Dec. 12, 2022 There is a critical need for non-invasive solutions to monitor heart failure progression around the clock. This novel wearable device is based on sensors embedded in a lightweight belt that monitors …
Internet Treatment for Anger Works
Dec. 12, 2022 Problems with managing anger can have severe consequences for the afflicted individual and their loved ones. A new study shows that four weeks of therapy delivered over the internet can help people …
New Computer Model Tracks Origin of Cell Changes That Drive Development
Dec. 12, 2022 Scientists say they have developed a computer model — dubbed quantitative fate mapping — that looks back in the developmental timeline to trace the origin of cells in a fully grown …
Scientists Uncover Possible Neural Link Between Early Life Trauma and Binge-Eating Disorder
Dec. 12, 2022 Research has revealed how a pathway in the brain that typically provides signals to stop eating may be altered by early life trauma. The discovery, obtained from studies in mice adds new perspective …
Frequently Using Digital Devices to Soothe Young Children May Backfire
Dec. 12, 2022 Frequent use of devices like smartphones and tablets to calm upset children ages 3-5 was associated with increased emotional dysregulation in kids, particularly in …
Nanomaterial Influences Gut Microbiome and Immune System Interactions
Dec. 12, 2022 The nanomaterial graphene oxide — which is used in everything from electronics to sensors for biomolecules — can indirectly affect the immune system via the gut microbiome, as shown in a new study …
Ingestible Biobatteries Could Allow New View of Digestive System
Dec. 12, 2022 A new biobattery could power ingestible cameras in the small …
