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ESA studies growing blood vessels in zero gravity
Posted in Medicine, Science on 8th Nov, 2019
by Alex Muller
In zero gravity, there's nothing to pull or push the cells out of place, allowing them to form themselves into simple 3D structures, including globules and tubes.
NASA pops open its first untouched Moon sample in more than 40 years
Posted in Science on 8th Nov, 2019
by Alex Muller
It is hoped that the study of these pristine samples can enlighten our understanding of the Moon and its resources, which will be a key plank of the Artemis missions slated for touchdown from 2024.
11,000 scientists declare climate emergency, outline a plan of action
Posted in Featured, Science on 6th Nov, 2019
by Alex Muller
'While things are bad, all is not hopeless. We can take steps to address the climate emergency.'
Microbiome-altering Alzheimer’s drug unexpectedly approved in China
Posted in Medicine on 6th Nov, 2019
by Alex Muller
The drug, derived from a marine algae, is the first new Alzheimer’s drug to reach the market anywhere in the world in almost 20 years, and is suggested to reduce neuroinflammation by modulating a person’s gut microbiome.
Deep sleep can rewire the anxious brain
Posted in Medicine on 5th Nov, 2019
by Alex Muller
“Our study strongly suggests that insufficient sleep amplifies levels of anxiety and, conversely, that deep sleep helps reduce such stress,”