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Renegade immune cells found to raid aging brains and choke new neuron generation
Posted in Medicine on 4th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
If this process can be disrupted then it's possible a certain volume of age-related cognitive decline could be prevented.
Bacteria in the ocean can significantly alter your skin microbiome after a short swim
Posted in Science on 26th Jun, 2019
by Alex Muller
This is a solid reminder that the ocean is not akin to a sterile salt water bath.
Mars Curiosity Detects High Methane Levels Which Could Be Life
Posted in Science on 24th Jun, 2019
by Alex Muller
Microbial life is an important source of methane on Earth, but methane can also be created through interactions between rocks and water.
Harvard breakthrough shows stem cells can be genetically edited in the body
Posted in Medicine on 5th Jun, 2019
by Alex Muller
The team says this breakthrough could lead to new treatments for genetic diseases, particularly those like muscular dystrophy which hinge on tissue regeneration.
Scientists discover gene mutation evolved in humans to help with high-sugar diets
Posted in Highlights from UCL, Medicine on 5th Jun, 2019
by Alex Muller
In an interesting look at evolution in action, a research team led by University College London has discovered around 50 percent of people carry a gene mutation that helps lower blood sugar levels.