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A compelling new study has found increased volumes of a certain species of gut bacteria in marathon runners following the completion of an event. This species was found to metabolize exercise-induced lactate into propionate, a compound that m… Continue reading Performance enhancing probiotics? Study homes in on beneficial bacteria in elite athletes
A new study from King’s College London upends conventional thinking about the origins of Parkinson’s disease in the brain. The research reveals distinct changes in the brain’s serotonin system can be identified up to 20 years before any Parkinson’s symptoms appear, suggesting a new biomarker to detect the disease at its earliest stages.
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Continue Reading New brain imaging study reveals signs of Parkinson’s decades before symptoms appear
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New research presented at the the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology has demonstrated a novel topical formation containing cannabidiol (CBD) is effective at killing bacterial infections in the skin. The formulation was al… Continue reading CBD shows promise as potent topical antibiotic, killing resistant superbugs
Entering its 11th year the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year is easily one of the world’s most impressive annual astrophotography competitions. This year’s shortlist highlights an exceptional variety of entries including a… Continue reading Sublime snaps from the 2019 Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist
A compelling new study from scientists at McGill University has, for the first time, described precise microbiome alterations that can be confidently correlated with fibromyalgia, a disease fundamentally characterized by widespread chronic pa… Continue reading Novel research links chronic pain condition with gut microbiome alterations
Over 30 years ago, a molecule with incredible anti-cancer properties was discovered in sea sponges. However, it was so structurally complex scientists have been unable to synthesize it in large enough quantities to be able to test it in human… Continue reading "Unprecedented achievement” enables clinical trials of promising anti-cancer molecule
In the largest general population study ever conducted investigating the association between atrial fibrillation and dementia, Korean researchers have concluded there to be a significant link between the common heart condition and the onset of neurodegenerative disease.
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Continue Reading Large study affirms link between onset of dementia and abnormal heart rhythm
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An extraordinarily disturbing portrait of systematic forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience in China has been revealed in the final judgement of an independent panel established to investigate the issue. The report details evidence of an organized infrastructure harvesting organs that targets persecuted groups including the Falun Gong and the Uyghurs.
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Continue Reading Forced organ harvesting of political prisoners in China, independent tribunal concludes
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A new study from the University of Turku has uncovered interesting associations between an infant’s gut microbiome composition at the age of 10 weeks, and the development of certain temperament traits at six months age. The research does not … Continue reading Emotional temperament in babies associated with specific gut bacteria species
An extraordinary new study, examining the anatomical differences between dogs and wolves, has revealed our canine companions recently evolved a very small facial muscle allowing them to raise their inner eyebrow. This tiny muscle was not foun… Continue reading How dogs quickly evolved a unique facial muscle to better manipulate humans