A team of scientists led by the NSF’s Green Bank Observatory (NSF GBO) recently identified an incredibly rare object known as a Long Period Radio Transient (LPT), designated CHIME J1634+44. These objects are similar to Rotating Radio Transients (RRTs), which are sources of short radio pulses believed to be caused by pulsating neutron stars (pulsars). The difference with LPTs is …
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Scientists identify gut bacterial trigger for atherosclerosis – Boing Boing
Scientists identify gut bacterial trigger for atherosclerosis Boing Boing Revolution in medicine: A molecule produced by gut bacteria causes atherosclerosis, responsible for millions of deaths EL PAÍS English A gut microbiota metabolite linked to atherosclerosis could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment ERC Gut bacteria metabolite linked to early atherosclerosis and potential new treatments Medical Xpress Source link
Read More »How is DNA used to identify victims of mass disasters?
On June 12, 2025, an Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people. The plane was carrying over 33,000 gallons (125,000 liters) of fuel, leading to a massive fire, and several bodies were charred beyond recognition, fragmented or otherwise rendered unrecognizable. To identify the bodies, officials sought DNA samples from the victims’ family members. More than two weeks …
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