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A genetic variant inherited from our ancient Neanderthal relatives and thought to confer heightened fertility has been found in modern humans. The new research suggests almost one in three European women carry some degree of the gene variant.Continue R… Continue reading Neanderthal gene increases fertility, reduces miscarriage in modern women
An international team of scientists has designed a novel antibody that can accurately detect the toxic oligomers suspected to cause the neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s hoped the breakthrough will lead to improved drug design and clinical testing by offering researchers a new way to measure these protein aggregations.
Category: Science
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Protein, antibodies, University of Cambridge, Neuroscience, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Antibody breakthrough promises new view of toxic Alzheimer’s proteins
A major international study, published in the journal The Lancet, has concluded hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine treatment for COVID-19 is not safe or effective. The large-scale observational analysis encompassed nearly 100,000 subjects, finding the d… Continue reading WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial after study finds no benefit for COVID-19
With billions of people subjected to some level of stay-at-home order over the past couple of months, the COVID-19 pandemic has delivered one of the most profound shared global experiences humanity has ever seen. Photography social network Agora’s late… Continue reading A picture of isolation: The best COVID-19 lockdown photography
Hot on the heels of biotech company Moderna’s recent announcement of successful phase 1 trials for its mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, two more promising candidates are delivering encouraging early data as several vaccines race into phase 2 human testing.Contin… Continue reading Two more COVID-19 vaccines move towards Phase 2 human trials
The results of a year-long trial led by researchers at UT Southwestern have homed in on how aerobic exercise can improve memory in older subjects with mild cognitive impairment. The findings suggest it is never too late to start exercising as aerobic activity improves blood flow to regions of the brain associated with memory.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Exercise, Brain, Neurological, UT Southwestern, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Aerobic exercise shown to improve memory in those at risk of dementia
A compelling new study is suggesting signs of the neurodegenerative disease Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may be detectable in teeth, decades before the onset of any symptoms. The research points to a lifelong dysfunction in metabolizing metals a… Continue reading Signs of metal in teeth could indicate ALS risk from childhood
Great insights have been gathered over recent years into the genetic drivers underpinning obesity, but little study has focused on the genes that could be related to thinness. A comprehensive new study investigating potential “thin” genes has identifie… Continue reading “Thin gene” discovered and scientists already know how to target it
A newly developed experimental drug could help mitigate some of the dangerous side effects caused by a once-promising diabetes medication. Early animal tests suggest the novel combination treatment is both safe and effective at helping regulate blood s… Continue reading Experimental molecule may reduce side effects of controversial diabetes drug
A comprehensive new study, led by scientists from UC San Francisco, is offering robust new insights into the way a ketogenic diet can influence the gut microbiome, and subsequently result in broader health benefits.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Sc… Continue reading Study shows how a ketogenic diet positively alters the gut microbiome