Collaborate Disseminate
Two new research papers are shedding light on the fascinating relationship between inflammation and behavior, suggesting our immune system can play a significant role in both our motivation and decision-making abilities…
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A new study from researchers at the Babraham Institute in the UK suggests age-related immune system decline is not irreversible, and can possibly be improved by replenishing an aging gut microbiome. The scientists discovered fecal transplants… Continue reading Gut microbiome restoration rejuvenates aging immune system in mice
It’s still quite a mystery to scientists why certain drugs work well in some people and are completely ineffective in others. Work by a team of researchers from Yale University suggests a person’s unique gut bacteria population could affect h… Continue reading Yale study uncovers how gut bacteria can affect whether drugs work or not
Last year, Chinese scientist He Jiankui shocked the world with the revelation the first ever CRISPR gene-edited babies had been born. It was revealed at least two babies had been born with explicit modifications to a gene called CCR5. A massi… Continue reading Chinese CRISPR gene-edited babies at risk of early death
Two years after the first RhinoWolf delivered a fascinating lightweight tent system that could merge together single units into a large, tunnel-like tent community, we now find the RhinoWolf 2.0 – a new, improved model with a few small change… Continue reading RhinoWolf 2.0 all-in-one lightweight tent maintains the modularity
A new study, led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, has described the discovery of a new kind of immune cell that is hypothesized to play a fundamental role in the development of type 1 diabetes, and could be… Continue reading Newly discovered “rogue hybrid” immune cell the potential trigger for type 1 diabetes
A genetically modified fungus designed to safely reduce malaria-spreading mosquito populations has, for the first time, been successfully tested outside of laboratory conditions in a simulated village environment in Burkina Faso, West Africa…. Continue reading Genetically modified fungus kills malaria-spreading mosquitos in landmark West African trial
New research suggests that some of the dirt you may have eaten as a child could have contained a type of bacteria that strengthens the immune system. The study reveals the bacteria Mycobacterium vaccae can produce a unique anti-inflammatory f… Continue reading Dirt-residing bacteria produce anti-inflammatory fats that could lead to a “stress vaccine”
Two fascinating new studies are shedding light on the association between the gut, the brain, and autism. The new research reveals how gastrointestinal problems can be triggered by the same gene mutations associated with autism, and a strikin… Continue reading Two new studies strengthen the gut-brain connection in autism
The vast majority of neural growth for a baby occurs during the last trimester of a pregnancy. When this process is disrupted, due to premature birth, neural networks can be impaired and the baby can ultimately develop neurodevelopmental diso… Continue reading Incredible study shows music can help build the brains of premature babies