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An international study is showing, for the first time, that it may be possible to predict the onset of epileptic seizures several days in advance. By analyzing data from a clinically approved brain implant designed to monitor and prevent seizures, the … Continue reading Brain implant forecasts seizures days in advance
A strong new study has investigated the prospective anti-obesity effects of a specific strain of gut bacteria. From preclinical animal studies to a placebo-controlled human trial, the robust translational research suggests a novel bacterial strain may … Continue reading Gut bacteria strain found to confer mental health and metabolic benefits
A compelling new study examining brain scans from thousands of older adults is suggesting people identifying themselves as lonely can display an unexpectedly unique neural signature. The research found lonely people present with greater volumes of gray… Continue reading “Lonely brain” imaging study reveals unexpected neural patterns
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a genetically modified pig for human consumption and therapeutic use. The pig is engineered to be free of a certain sugar molecule responsible for severe allergic reactions in some people.Continue … Continue reading FDA approves first genetically modified pig for food and medical use
New findings from a team of Australian scientists suggest increased exposure to testosterone during pregnancy, triggered by a vitamin D deficiency, may be one of the causal factors explaining why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more common in boys.Co… Continue reading New evidence links vitamin D and testosterone to autism risk in boys
Plenty of recent research has shown compelling correlations between gut microbiome alterations and mood disorders such as depression. But exactly how bacteria in the gut could be influencing depressive behaviors has been unclear. New research from a te… Continue reading Gut bacteria linked to endocannabinoid levels and depression
Global photography social network Agora’s latest contest tasked its community with taking portraits of small things, and the resulting highlights run the gamut from an extraordinary close up of a tiny damselfly to some shots of humans eclipsed by the scale and majesty of Mother Nature.
Category: Photography, Technology
Tags: Drone photography, Photographers, Photography, Competition, Awards, World’s Smallest
Continue reading Little things, grand visions: The best small photography of 2020
New research is building on the novel suggestion that our ability to effectively hear something is somewhat influenced by the position of our eyes. The Boston University-led study has found auditory attention seems to be fundamentally intertwined with … Continue reading How our hearing can be influenced by our eyes
A novel rapid COVID-19 test has been proposed, promising to provide accurate results in less than 30 minutes using a simple hand-held device, a nasal swab and a smartphone camera. The breakthrough device can potentially be modified to detect many other… Continue reading Smartphone camera and CRISPR technology combine for rapid COVID-19 test
Scientists have genetically modified a tomato to produce L-DOPA, a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease. The researchers suggest this innovation could be an easier and cheaper way to produce the essential medicine in regions where access to the synthesized pharmaceutical is restricted.
Category: Science
Tags: Drugs, Genetic engineering, Food technology, Plants, Parkinson’s Disease, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Tomatoes engineered to produce vital Parkinson’s disease medicine