Your DNA is only as old as it feels: epigenetic regulation of aging in roundworms
Shorter lifespan in worms is linked to changes in gene activity that in turn alter sugar metabolism. This highlights the importance of gene activity rather than DNA mutations as a driving force of aging. Continue reading Your DNA is only as old as it feels: epigenetic regulation of aging in roundworms
The future of Alzheimer’s disease detection could be as simple as a blood test
Rather than try to get a glimpse into the brain, which is notoriously difficult, a new study shows that signs of Alzheimer’s disease may appear in the blood, which is a lot more accessible. Continue reading The future of Alzheimer’s disease detection could be as simple as a blood test
Anorexia could have a genetic cause as well as psychological
A new study indicates that anorexia could be, at least partly, a metabolic disorder with a genetic cause. This poses interesting possibilities for future treatments. Continue reading Anorexia could have a genetic cause as well as psychological
“Cyborg” Human Organ Grown in a Dish
To achieve seamless cell-electronics interfacing, researchers have developed cyborg organs by growing human heart tissue together with dispersed, flexible electronics. Read Anqi Zhang’s article to learn more about cyborg organs! Continue reading “Cyborg” Human Organ Grown in a Dish
Elk at Yellowstone National Park Outwit Multiple Predators to Stay Alive
How prey species avoid multiple predators in the wild has long been puzzling, but now scientists have used GPS data from wolves, cougars, and elk at Yellowstone National Park to help unravel this mystery. Read Ben Andreone’s article to learn more! Continue reading Elk at Yellowstone National Park Outwit Multiple Predators to Stay Alive
The Next Ice Bucket Challenge: Modulating Your Gut Microbiome to Treat ALS
A group of scientists uncovered a commensal gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila, that can significantly ameliorate ALS symptoms in mice, and also prolong their lifespan. Their results highlight the potential of modulating the gut microbiome to treat ALS. Continue reading The Next Ice Bucket Challenge: Modulating Your Gut Microbiome to Treat ALS
‘Branching out’ to counter climate change: how planting trees could save the day
Using fossil fuels has led to climate change; however, trees can erase some damage. By maximizing forest coverage on Earth, scientists predict that the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere could be reduced by a quarter—back to levels from a hundred years ago.
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Malnourished children don’t just need more food—they also need more microbes
Helping malnourished kids recover means we can’t just feed only them – we also have to feed their bacteria. And the bacteria are picky eaters. Continue reading Malnourished children don’t just need more food—they also need more microbes
All bets are off: a new AI beats professional players at poker
Artificial intelligence can now best professionals at poker, adding a random, multiplayer game to the ever-expanding list of games conquered by AI. Continue reading All bets are off: a new AI beats professional players at poker
Dirtiness is perceived by all, cleanliness is pursued by women
Housekeeping is an arena that houses gendered behavior even today, despite the increasing trend where both the man and the woman of the household work and ‘bring home the bread’. The common myth that men just cannot see the dirt has been busted by a study published in Sociological Methods and Research. This new study attempts to understand the interplay between individual preferences and gender … Continue reading Dirtiness is perceived by all, cleanliness is pursued by women