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A massive international study designed to unearth new knowledge around the causes of migraines has turned up some interesting new insights, with the authors effectively tripling the number of known genetic risk factors for the ailment. The findings als… Continue reading Massive migraine study triples the number of known genetic risk factors
Egg white powder is a very widely used food ingredient, which means that a lot of hens have to be raised on a lot of farms, consuming a lot of feed and producing a lot of waste. There may soon be a greener alternative, however, thanks to a fungus which… Continue reading Fungus-made protein may be an eco-friendly alternative to egg whites
Egg white powder is a very widely used food ingredient, which means that a lot of hens have to be raised on a lot of farms, consuming a lot of feed and producing a lot of waste. There may soon be a greener alternative, however, thanks to a fungus which… Continue reading Fungus-made protein may be an eco-friendly alternative to egg whites
Scientists at the University of Helsinki have used 49 pairs of identical twins to delve into the metabolic changes that can take place in fat tissue as a result of obesity, teasing out some distinct biological processes that were linked to adverse heal… Continue reading Twin study reveals how obesity can dull the function of mitochondria
Although certain celebrities are widely considered to be nice-looking, beauty does still ultimately lie in the eye of the beholder. A new AI-based system is able to ascertain which features are found most attractive by individual people, and then creat… Continue reading AI learns from brain signals to create personalized attractive faces
Astrophysicists have found evidence of a strange substance called quark matter at the heart of compact stars. Combining recent theoretical calculations with measurements of gravitational waves from neutron star collisions, the researchers found that th… Continue reading Evidence of universe’s oldest state of matter lurking inside neutron stars
Dogs that are fearful of unfamiliar environments, people and other animals can often develop behavioral problems that cause them and their owners great distress. Scientists in Finland have conducted a study investigating the root causes of this canine … Continue reading Study finds urban dogs to be more fearful than their country cousins
Two new studies are offering novel insights into celiac disease, the autoimmune disorder triggered by exposure to gluten. One study from University of Sheffield researchers is suggesting immune responses to gluten in celiac sufferers can lead to neurol… Continue reading New research insights into celiac disease offer equal hope and concern
In order to assess an infant’s neurological development, it’s necessary to analyze the manner in which they spontaneously move within a natural environment. A new high-tech jumpsuit could make doing so easier and more accurate than ever before.Continue… Continue reading Motion-tracking onesie keeps tabs on babies’ movements
The progression of Parkinson’s disease is characterized by a reduced ability of the brain to produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for the messaging that controls body movement. For this reason, much research in the area concentrates on developing therapies that can arrest this slide, and scientists in Finland have now uncovered a promising path forward in the form of a new molecule found to boost dopamine levels in mice.
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