CHICAGO: A study of frozen blood samples has turned up a trove of proteins that may predict several forms of dementia more than 10 years before the disease is diagnosed, researchers from the UK and China reported on Monday. The study, published in the journal Nature Aging, is part of ongoing research from multiple teams … Read more
WASHINGTON DC: A new study in mice suggests that replacing a dysfunctional gene may improve survival in some people with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a rare inherited disorder in which the heart’s muscular walls gradually weaken, putting patients at risk of dangerous irregular heartbeats.The investigational treatment targets the loss of function of a gene … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO: Researchers have found that common preservatives used in food have unexpected effects on the gut microbiome, a new study has shown.An investigation into a common preservative used to kill pathogens in food revealed that it also has an impact on beneficial bacteria, threatening the healthy balance of the gut microbiome, according to the … Read more
NEW DELHI: Scientists have developed a novel method that uses enzymes found in laundry detergents for recycling single-use bioplastics in disposable items such as coffee cups and food containers. The method, described in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, uses the enzymes to “depolymerise”-or break down-landfill-bound bioplastics into soluble fragments within just 24 hours. The … Read more
NEW YORK: Spending more time on social media may increase your risk of inflammation over time, harming mental health, according to a study. The results published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research raise interesting questions about the nature of social media use and what might be driving a relationship that could be contributing to … Read more
London: The use of social media is associated with risks, especially for people with a highly materialistic mindset, as scrolling down content posted by others can increase stress and unhappiness in such users, say researchers. At the same time, the social media platforms attract materialists anyway, as they are a perfect way to satisfy many … Read more
STOCKHOLM: One out of every three children who suffer bacterial meningitis has irreversible neurological impairments as a result of the infection.This is according to a recent epidemiological study done by Karolinska Institutet and published in the top medical journal JAMA Network Open.For the first time, researchers have determined the long-term health consequences of bacterial meningitis.The … Read more
WASHINGOTN: An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday. The species Gigantopithecus blacki, which once lived in southern China, represents the largest great ape known to scientists – standing 10 … Read more
CONCORD: Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer may have millions of carrots set out for him on Christmas Eve, but what about the rest of the year? Finding food in a cold, barren landscape is challenging, but researchers from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland report that reindeer eyes may … Read more
WASHINGTON DC: Sleep deprivation does more than just make us sleepy. According to a study released by the American Psychological Association that synthesised more than 50 years of research on sleep deprivation and mood, it may hinder our emotional functioning, diminish good emotions, and increase our risk of anxiety symptoms.“In our largely sleep-deprived society, quantifying … Read more
