Secrets behind beetle butt hydration could save world crops

One in five animal species on the planet are beetles, with around 400,000 species officially described but scientists believing there could be as many as 1.5 million different types of these resilient little bugs on Earth. And with short lifespans of b… Continue reading Secrets behind beetle butt hydration could save world crops

How adding some milk to your coffee may enhance its health benefits

New research has found adding a little milk to your morning coffee may enhance the drink’s anti-inflammatory properties. Across several studies food scientists have demonstrated how milk proteins can bind with antioxidants in coffee, amplifying any pot… Continue reading How adding some milk to your coffee may enhance its health benefits

New insight into how your gut bacteria could be helping you gain weight

A team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen has looked to the microbiome to understand what role gut bacteria may play in weight gain. The findings suggest certain populations of bacteria are more efficient at extracting energy from food, a… Continue reading New insight into how your gut bacteria could be helping you gain weight

Bacteria-based, fat-free whipped cream stands soft or firm

There’s nothing like a dollop of whipped cream to top off a dessert, but it always comes with a side order of guilt thanks to the high fat content. Now, researchers at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Food Science have found that the satura… Continue reading Bacteria-based, fat-free whipped cream stands soft or firm

Scientists identify muscle-strength gene activated by exercise

Scientists have discovered a gene, activated by exercise, which is responsible for building muscle strength. The find also opens the possibility of treatments that offer some of the health benefits even without exercise.Continue ReadingCategory: Health… Continue reading Scientists identify muscle-strength gene activated by exercise

Fungus fools male houseflies into mating with corpses of dead females

In truly creep news, a team of scientists has announced that a known fungus causes male flies to mate with the bodies of dead females. The strategy helps ensure the survival of the fungus, as it spreads from the females to the males.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Fungus fools male houseflies into mating with corpses of dead females

Stress hormone awakens our brain 100 times a night to shape our memory

Scientists probing the mysterious machinations of the brain during sleep have made a fascinating discovery around how its chemistry changes throughout the night. The research centers on the levels of a stress hormone called noradrenaline, which fluctua… Continue reading Stress hormone awakens our brain 100 times a night to shape our memory

Lifelong exercise found to preserve stem cell counts in aging muscles

The benefits of leading an active lifestyle are wide-ranging and increasingly well-established, but there is still plenty we can learn by drilling into the details of its long-term impacts on the human body. A new study has plugged a gap in our knowled… Continue reading Lifelong exercise found to preserve stem cell counts in aging muscles

Scientists create pig translator that decodes emotions from grunts

An international team of researchers has reported the development of an algorithm that can translate the emotional state of pigs from the sound of their grunts. The researchers indicate the system could be used to monitor the well-being of pigs on a fa… Continue reading Scientists create pig translator that decodes emotions from grunts

Stimulating specific neurons could improve Parkinson’s patients mobility

Researchers have identified specific neurons in the brain that could be stimulated to help improve the mobility of Parkinson's patients

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have identified a specific set of neurons in the brainstem that, when stimulated by electric pulses, can help improve the mobility of patients with Parkinson’s disease.

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