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Digitally reconstructing the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor

A Cambridge University researcher has digitally reconstructed the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor – or hominin – for the first time, revealing a capability to stand as erect as we do today.

14 Jun 2023

Surf's up, sharks down: Study finds low shark bite risk despite overlapping human-shark activity in Southern California

In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, scientists have determined the spatio-temporal habit overlap between juvenile white sharks and humans across the entire southern California coastline.

13 Jun 2023

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

The aim of non-pharmacologic interventions for brain health is to preserve cognitive function and safeguard brain structure. This review explores various diets (MeDi, DASH, MIND, ketogenic), exercise approaches (endurance, resistance, yoga, HIIT), and highlights the need for further research to uncover the underlying mechanisms.

13 Jun 2023

Bergamot fiber shows promise in battling neurodegenerative disorders

Bergamot fiber (BF), a byproduct of citrus fruit processing, shows antioxidant properties and protects against neurotoxicity induced by amyloid beta protein (Aβ), suggesting potential benefits for Alzheimer's disease treatment and waste reduction.

13 Jun 2023

Immune resilience promotes longevity and resistance to infections

Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, working with collaborators in five countries, today revealed that the capacity to resist or recover from infections and other sources of inflammatory stress - called "immune resilience" - differs widely among individuals.

13 Jun 2023

10 postdoctoral fellows from Latin America receive Pew funding for biomedical research

The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced the 2023 class members of the Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences.

13 Jun 2023

Simple juice concentrate from the Japanese plum may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

More than 122 million Americans – about half of the U.S. population ages 20 and older – have high blood pressure, referred to medically as hypertension.

13 Jun 2023

Researchers develop protein biomarker panels to predict developmental dysplasia of the hip

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have developed panels of protein biomarkers present in teens and young adults that distinguish individuals with healthy hips from those with developmental dysplasia of the hip, also known as hip dysplasia, which often progresses to hip osteoarthritis if not recognized before early adulthood.

13 Jun 2023

Common laxative prucalopride may be useful as a pro-cognitive treatment in psychiatric conditions

Cognitive deficits accompany mood disorders and other psychiatric conditions, often with debilitating effects.

13 Jun 2023

Is the increased risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia from high-dose docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in the neonatal period associated with changes to IQ?

Study analyzed whether a reduction in IQ benefit was associated with the increased risk of BPD with DHA supplementation.

13 Jun 2023

Cracking the code: the key to balancing nutrition and environmental responsibility

A thorough investigation of plant-based dietary nutritional and environmental benefits is essential.

13 Jun 2023

Study finds evidence of increased neuronal connectivity in the brains of entrepreneurs

In a pioneering study involving serial entrepreneurs and managers, a multidisciplinary research team led by HEC - School of Management at the University of Liège and Liège University Hospital (CHU Liège), combining entrepreneurship researchers and brain specialists, found evidence of increased neuronal connectivity in the brains of entrepreneurs, which may contribute to distinct cognitive attributes.

13 Jun 2023

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Digitally reconstructing the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor

Surf's up, sharks down: Study finds low shark bite risk despite overlapping human-shark activity in Southern California

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

Bergamot fiber shows promise in battling neurodegenerative disorders

Immune resilience promotes longevity and resistance to infections

10 postdoctoral fellows from Latin America receive Pew funding for biomedical research

Simple juice concentrate from the Japanese plum may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

Researchers develop protein biomarker panels to predict developmental dysplasia of the hip

Common laxative prucalopride may be useful as a pro-cognitive treatment in psychiatric conditions

Is the increased risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia from high-dose docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in the neonatal period associated with changes to IQ?

Cracking the code: the key to balancing nutrition and environmental responsibility

Study finds evidence of increased neuronal connectivity in the brains of entrepreneurs

Beyond exhaustion: study identifies fatigue as key factor limiting functionality in long COVID patients

Study provides a new and promising strategy for future cancer immunotherapies

Breaking barriers: hydrogel reservoir unleashes the potential of HSV-1 virotherapy in cancer

Sleep-disordered breathing more prevalent among short-snouted dogs, study reveals

Carb conundrum: debunking the link between pasta and obesity

The battle against avian influenza: genetic analysis unveils the origins of H5N1 outbreak

Researchers explore viral emissions in a phase 1, open label, first-in-human SARS-CoV-2 experimental infection study

When COVID meets Candida: exploring the alarming surge of C. auris in Israel

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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