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)…