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Microbiome found to influence gut serotonin production and blood sugar levels
Posted in Medicine on 17th Sep, 2019
by Alex Muller
“We found that the microbiome worsens our metabolism by signaling to cells in the gut that produce serotonin,”
Infamous 'hunger hormone' linked to memory deficits in Alzheimer’s disease
Posted in Medicine on 5th Sep, 2019
by Alex Muller
If validated by future work, however, this mechanism could be effectively targeted to slow, or even stop, some cognitive decline associated with not just Alzheimer’s disease, but aging on general.
Can low gravity kill cancer? Scientists prepare to study cells in space
Posted in Medicine, Science on 5th Sep, 2019
by Alex Muller
Early indications that space can kill off the majority of cancer cells without the need for drugs.
New research suggests gut bacteria affects the progression of ALS
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
A new study, led by scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science, has discovered a molecule secreted by certain gut bacteria could protect against the disease, while other species of gut bacteria can exacerbate the onset of symptoms.
Martian microbes may be snacking on space dust
Posted in Science on 16th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
Modern Mars is a desolate husk of a planet, as far as life is concerned. But it's not completely uninhabitable, since microbes could be hiding in the cracks of rocks and dirt.