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“Synthetic lethality” is a phenomenon where genetic mutations that normally don’t harm a cell suddenly become deadly when paired up. Now, scientists have found a way to use this method to selectively kill off cancer that results from genetic mutations,… Continue reading “Synthetic lethality” kills cancer by blocking DNA repair mechanism
For a rough idea of a dog’s physiological age, a popular approach is to simply multiply its actual age by seven, but new research upends this piece of conventional wisdom. Scientists have developed a new molecular tool described as an “epigenetic clock… Continue reading New formula beats “multiply by 7” method for calculating dog age
Science is continuing to shine a light on the links between gut bacteria and all kinds of health conditions, ranging from depression, to autoimmune disease, to Alzheimer’s and PTSD. A US research team working to further unravel its secrets has happened… Continue reading Gut bacteria signature reveals liver disease with over 90% accuracy
Science is continuing to shine a light on the links between gut bacteria and all kinds of health conditions, ranging from depression, to autoimmune disease, to Alzheimer’s and PTSD. A US research team working to further unravel its secrets has happened… Continue reading Gut bacteria signature reveals liver disease with over 90% accuracy
While there are ways to alleviate some symptoms, there is currently no way to prevent or cure Parkinson’s disease, so the prospect of a one-off treatment that completely eliminates it is certainly an exciting one. While such a therapy remains a while off, scientists have demonstrated an exciting proof of concept in mice, whereby inhibiting a single gene as a one-time treatment eradicated the disease entirely, and kept it at bay for the remainder of their lives.
Tags: University of California, Parkinson’s Disease, Neurological, UC San Diego
Continue reading Single-gene treatment cures mice of Parkinson’s within three months
One of the main proposed uses for legged robots is the exploration of disaster sites. In order to walk across all that rubble, though, they would definitely need to be sure-footed – which is where new coffee-filled robot feet are designed to come in.Co… Continue reading Coffee-filled feet help off-road robots walk faster
One of the main proposed uses for legged robots is the exploration of disaster sites. In order to walk across all that rubble, though, they would definitely need to be sure-footed – which is where new coffee-filled robot feet are designed to come in.Co… Continue reading Coffee-filled feet help off-road robots walk faster
Vitamin C supports the immune system, plays a key role in wound healing, and may even aid in recovery from COVID-19. So, how do you do know if you’re getting enough of it? Well, a wearable sweat-analyzing sensor could soon tell you.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Electronic patch analyzes sweat to gauge wearer’s vitamin C levels
Although 3D printers can produce a wide variety of objects, the size of each item is limited by the size of the printer. Scientists have now developed a way of getting around that limitation, using a resin that expands when heated.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Foaming resin allows for larger 3D-printed objects
New research from the University of California San Diego is suggesting high levels of a certain blood-based biomarker may serve as an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease, two years before symptoms develop. The preliminary study has yet to be verified in larger cohorts of patients.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Neuroscience, Brain, Blood, RNA, Diagnose, UC San Diego, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Blood-based biomarker discovery points to early-stage Alzheimer’s test