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Ancient ice reveals powerful solar storm during Sun's "quiet" phase
Posted in Science on 29th Jan, 2022
by Alex Muller
This could shake up our understanding of when we need to be on alert for solar storms.
Fitbits May Find Use In Predicting Depression
Posted in Medicine on 28th Jan, 2022
by Alex Muller
By tapping on our machine learning program, as well as the increasing popularity of wearable devices, it could one day be used for timely and unobtrusive depression screening.
How To Predict Who Is Most Likely To Develop Long COVID
Posted in Medicine on 28th Jan, 2022
by Alex Muller
If those most susceptible to the chronic condition can be identified early, then treatments can be tested to hopefully prevent it from developing.
Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce Risk Of Autoimmune Disease
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Jan, 2022
by Alex Muller
Overall, after five years, those taking either vitamin D alone or vitamin D alongside omega-3 displayed significantly lower rates of autoimmune disease compared to those in the placebo group.
New Virus-Like Particles Can Deliver CRISPR To Any Cell In The Body
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Jan, 2022
by Alex Muller
As a proof of concept, the system restored vision in a mouse model of genetic blindness, disabled a gene associated with high cholesterol levels, and fixed a malfunctioning gene inside the brain.