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I have a strong affinity for the sciences which led me to create my sites. My compulsion for the past decade has been reviewing literally every peer-reviewed research article. Which can easily be validated by following my posts. To me, science is where the real news is, as it will mold our destiny beyond that of politics or economics. ;-)
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Carleton’s Dominque Roche investigates why researchers are wary of sharing data
Carleton University’s Marie Curie Global Fellow Dominique Roche has co-authored a paper on the barriers researchers face to publicly sharing their data, an issue that has gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article, Reported Individual Costs and Benefits of Sharing Open… Read More ›
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Simple oral hygiene could help reduce COVID-19 severity – study
COVID-19 could pass into people’s lungs from saliva with the virus moving directly from mouth to bloodstream – particularly if individuals are suffering from gum disease, according to new research. Evidence shows that blood vessels of the lungs, rather than… Read More ›
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Handwashing responsible for bacteria in sinks, largest non-hospital study shows
Handwashing is shaping communities of bacteria that live and grow in the plumbing of domestic sinks, scientists have found. In the largest study of sink bacteria conducted outside of hospitals, scientists at the University of Reading discovered communities of similar… Read More ›
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Brain-on-a-chip would need little training
A biomimicking “spiking” neural network on a microchip has enabled KAUST researchers to lay the foundation for developing more efficient hardware-based artificial intelligence computing systems. Artificial intelligence technology is developing rapidly, with an explosion of new applications across advanced automation,… Read More ›
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Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease and other
Philadelphia, April 20, 2021 – Intestinal epithelial tight junctions (TJs) act as a functional and structural barrier against harmful antigens that promote intestinal inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory conditions of the gut. A defective intestinal TJ… Read More ›
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‘Undruggable’ cancer protein becomes druggable, thanks to shrub
A chemist from Purdue University has found a way to synthesize a compound to fight a previously “undruggable” cancer protein with benefits across a myriad of cancer types. Inspired by a rare compound found in a shrub native to North… Read More ›
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Probiotic strain helps pregnant women maintain healthy iron levels
A new study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica found that taking a particular probiotic strain improves iron levels in healthy pregnant women and may therefore help to prevent iron deficiency. A total of 326 healthy women were randomized to receive… Read More ›
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Ingredient in Indian long pepper shows promise against brain cancer in animal models
PHILADELPHIA–Piperlongumine, a chemical compound found in the Indian Long Pepper plant (Piper longum), is known to kill cancerous cells in many tumor types, including brain tumors. Now an international team including researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the… Read More ›
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Inflammatory diet linked to testosterone deficiency in men
April 21, 2021 – Consuming a diet high in pro-inflammatory foods – including foods that contain refined carbohydrates and sugar as well as polyunsaturated fats – may be associated with increased odds of developing testosterone deficiency among men, suggests a study in The… Read More ›
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Higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer
HERSHEY, Pa. — Next time you make a salad, you might want to consider adding mushrooms to it. That’s because higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer, according to a new Penn State study, published on… Read More ›
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New COVID-19 vaccine may offer broad protection from coronaviruses
A COVID-19 vaccine that could provide protection against existing and future strains of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and other coronaviruses, and cost about $1 a dose has shown promising results in early animal testing. Vaccines created by UVA Health’s Steven L…. Read More ›
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Omega-3 supplements do double duty in protecting against stress
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A high daily dose of an omega-3 supplement may help slow the effects of aging by suppressing damage and boosting protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event, new research suggests. Researchers at The… Read More ›
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DNA robots designed in minutes instead of days
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Someday, scientists believe, tiny DNA-based robots and other nanodevices will deliver medicine inside our bodies, detect the presence of deadly pathogens, and help manufacture increasingly smaller electronics. Researchers took a big step toward that future by developing… Read More ›
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Bad to the bone: Hebrew University reveals impact of junk food on kids’ skeletal development
A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has proven the linkages between ultra-processed foods and reduced bone quality, unveiling the damage of these foods particularly for younger children in their developing years. The study, led by Professor… Read More ›
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Supplement treats schizophrenia in mice, restores healthy
A simple dietary supplement reduces behavioral symptoms in mice with a genetic mutation that causes schizophrenia. After additional experiments, including visualizing the fluorescently stained dancing edge of immature brain cells, researchers concluded that the supplement likely protects proteins that build… Read More ›
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Study shows education is not enough to overcome inequality
A recent study finds that social inequality persists, regardless of educational achievement – particularly for men. “Education is not the equalizer that many people think it is,” says Anna Manzoni, author of the study and an associate professor of sociology… Read More ›
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Once-a-week insulin treatment could be game-changing for patients with diabetes
DALLAS – April 19, 2021 – Treating people with Type 2 diabetes with a new once-a-week injectable insulin therapy proved to be safe and as effective as daily insulin injections, according to the results of two international clinical trials published… Read More ›
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Updated advice for safe COVID-19 vaccination in people with high-risk allergy histories
BOSTON – At the end of 2020, experts led by allergists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) examined all information related to possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations. Now the team has published updated insights based on their experience overseeing more… Read More ›
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Virus mutates due to herd immunity, cloth masks reduce VO2 MAX, Physical Inactivity not good for Covid, plus data
One year of SARS-CoV-2 evolution Physical inactivity linked to more severe COVID-19 infection and death Cloth face covering curbs exercise performance and physical capacity https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/b-cfc040921.php#.YHdomTJCUdI.wordpress B.1.1.7. variant more transmissible, does not increase severity, Lancet studies suggest https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/tl-bvm041321.php#.YHdmNO1Uf3s.wordpress COVID-19 in our… Read More ›
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Are chemical pollutants altering the behaviour of wildlife and humans?
International scientists from around the world are warning that chemical pollutants in the environment have the potential to alter animal and human behaviour. A scientific forum of 30 experts formed a united agreement of concern about chemical pollutants and set… Read More ›