Cellular Fountain of Youth: Mediterranean Diet’s Impact on Longevity Revealed
The Mediterranean diet, renowned for its abundance of healthy fats derived from olive oil and nuts, has long been associated with enhanced longevity and overall well-being when compared to diets high in fast food, meat, and dairy. However, the underlying cellular mechanisms that make this…
Can virtual art exhibits impact mental well-being?
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted our lives, including our ability to visit museums. However, virtual art exhibits have emerged as an affordable and accessible alternative that provides art enthusiasts with an opportunity to see famous works of art without leaving their homes. The popularity…
New study: Amazonian soil could be the key to reforestation
The Amazonian soil, known as terra preta, has been found to be a nutrient-rich soil with a blackened color, thanks to years of charcoal additives. According to a recent study published in Frontiers in Soil Science, charcoal from small fires used for cooking, animal bones,…
Saurona: The Butterfly That Could Rule Them All, According to Scientists
Scientists have discovered two new species of butterflies with dark eye-shaped patterns on their orange wings, and have named them after the notorious villain from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings novels. The Natural History Museum in London called it an “homage to an eye-conic…
The single protein that causes the fibrosis death spiral
Researchers from Kyushu University in Japan have identified a protein called VGLL3 that plays a crucial role in fibrosis, a process that leads to the scarring of tissues by connective tissue deposition. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that VGLL3 contributes to fibrosis in…
Fermentation: The Key to a Sustainable and Resilient Food System
Fermentation has long been recognized for its ability to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of foods while extending their shelf life. But did you know that fermentation can also help address the global food security challenge? This ancient food preservation method can help turn…
Revolutionary Gene Editing Technique Offers Hope for Heart Regeneration
Scientists have identified a major hurdle in attempts to use cell transplants to treat heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US, according to a new study in the journal Cell Stem Cell. The problem has been that cell injections to repair heart…
Chemical Reactions Power Microscale Origami Machines to Self-Fold
Researchers at Cornell University have created microscale origami machines that are self-folding, thanks to chemical reactions. The team was led by Nicholas Abbott, a Tisch University Professor in the Robert F. Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in Cornell Engineering. The machines can operate…
Global Food Supply at Risk: Scientists Warn of Catastrophic Threat Posed by Rapid Increase in Fungal Attacks
Fungal infections are a growing threat to global food security, with their impact on crops already causing significant damage to the world’s food supply. As climate change continues to escalate, this threat is only set to worsen, according to a paper published in the scientific…
Slowing Mobility May Indicate a More Serious Health Issue: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs
Summary Aging can lead to a decline in muscle strength and slower movements, but new research suggests that this decline could also indicate a more ominous age-related health issue: late-life dementia. Researchers at Edith Cowan University found that lower grip strength and slower timed-up-and-go (TUG)…
Aggressive blood pressure control may prevent common heart condition
Heart conduction disorders can lead to serious or fatal complications, including complete heart block or heart failure. One of the most common forms of heart conduction disorders is left ventricular conduction disease. This occurs when there is an electrical blockage of the heart’s normal electrical…
Scientists find link between photosynthesis and ‘fifth state of matter’
Scientists at the University of Chicago have discovered that the behavior of energy particles in photosynthesis is similar to that of an exotic state of matter known as exciton condensates. Photosynthesis is a process that occurs when a photon from the sun strikes a leaf,…
Wearable patch monitors deep tissue with ultrasound
A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new method that uses ultrasound to examine the biomechanical properties of tissues in a non-invasive manner. The method can help detect and manage pathophysiological conditions, track the evolution of lesions and…
How much water in whiskey is too much?
Whisky enthusiasts know that adding a little water can sometimes enhance the flavor of their drink, but a recent study led by researchers at Washington State University shows that there’s a limit to how much water should be added. According to the study, adding more…
Brain study shows how mind and body are connected
A new study reveals a literal linkage of body and mind in the structure of the brain, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The researchers found that parts of the brain that control movement are plugged into networks involved…
Study finds sleep problems in dogs with dementia
A recent study has shown that elderly dogs with dementia experience similar sleep disruptions to humans with dementia. Researchers from North Carolina State University performed electroencephalography, or EEGs, on 28 elderly dogs to investigate whether brain-wave readings during sleep correlated with signs of cognitive decline….
The Electric Conversations of Mushrooms After a Rainfall
Move over, birds and bees. Mushrooms may have just become the new romantic symbol of the forest. Scientists have discovered that fungi generate electrical signals, which can be used to communicate with each other and transfer vital nutrients to trees. It’s like a natural underground…
At-home oxygen plus vaping can lead to burns, explosions, even death
In a world where electronic cigarettes are considered a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, researchers have uncovered a new danger associated with vaping: the risk of igniting supplemental oxygen. Steven Kahn, chief of burn surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, and his colleagues…
CryoSat Reveals Disturbing Global Glacier Ice Decline
Glaciers worldwide have shrunk by a total of 2% in just 10 years, and it’s because of higher air temperatures, according to a recent study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. Thanks to ESA’s CryoSat satellite and a breakthrough way of using its data,…
Mouse Study Suggests an Unexpected Link Between Nose-Picking And Alzheimer’s
A study from 2022 has discovered that picking your nose might have some unexpected consequences. According to the research, there is a possible link between nose-picking and the likelihood of developing dementia. Apparently, when you damage the internal tissues of your nose by digging too…