Collaborate Disseminate
A compelling new study, led by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, has identified a complex relationship between disturbed sleep patterns, elevated blood pressure, and disruptions to the gut microbiome. The robust animal study sugge… Continue reading Link between bad sleep, high blood pressure, and gut microbiome uncovered
A first-of-its-kind Phase 1 clinical trial, from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University, has found fecal transplants may be helpful in reducing drinking behaviors in those suffering severe alcohol use disorder (AUD). The results are preliminar… Continue reading Fecal transplants show promise treating alcoholism in first human trial
A new study from Florida Atlantic University has modeled how effective face shields and face masks with exhaust-valves are in blocking the dispersal of aerosol-sized droplets. The research suggests the growing use of these alternative face coverings ma… Continue reading Face shields not effective replacements for cloth masks, experts say
An impressive new study from researchers at The Buck Institute for Research on Aging has found mice given supplements of an endogenous metabolite display significant healthspan improvements. The research follows on from other similar animal studies wit… Continue reading Promising naturally occurring anti-aging compound looks to human trials
Those with a good memory may recall an innocuous little culture war in the early 2010s. Smartphones were still relatively new devices, offering the novel ability to record videos and rapidly share them with others. And while people certainly could easi… Continue reading The ups and downs of vertical cinema
A collaborative team of researchers has turned Boston Dynamics’ dog-like robot into a tiny mobile doctor, now able to remotely measure patients’ vital signs from a distance of over six feet (1.8 m). Dubbed Dr Spot, the robot is currently being tested a… Continue reading Dr Spot can now track a COVID-19 patient’s vital signs from 6 ft away
For several years, researchers from the RIKEN Center for Brain Science have been running regular zebrafish “fight clubs” to study exactly what kind of neural mechanisms differentiate those that quickly concede from those that are victorious. A new stud… Continue reading Striking study links fight-or-flight brain pathway to appetite hormone
From an energetic Pacific island celebration to a colorful apartment block in Tokyo, the winners of this year’s National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition celebrate the best photographic talent in the United Kingdom.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Tour the globe with the 2020 UK Nat Geo Traveller Photography awards
A new meta-analysis, encompassing more than 20 studies, suggests daytime naps lasting more than 60 minutes can be linked to higher rates of all-cause mortality and poor cardiovascular health. Although the finding is only correlational, the researchers … Continue reading How long should a nap be? New study suggests keep it under an hour
New preliminary research is suggesting a simple saliva test can detect the presence of a protein biomarker known to signal the occurrence of a heart attack in just 10 minutes. If this prototype test is validated in future studies it could dramatically … Continue reading Spit test promises to diagnose heart attacks in just 10 minutes