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Citizen Scientists Are Accelerating Ecology Research With iNaturalist  The New York Times Source link

Whether it’s the person brandishing a tissue on the train or the child with the telltale signs of chickenpox, the threat of an infection can be enough for us to beat a retreat. Now researchers using virtual reality avatars have shown that the mere sight of a potentially contagious person is enough to mobilise our immune system too. “Although surprising, …

The most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – and one of the most consumed drugs in the US – could be doing a lot more than just pain relief. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold widely under the brand names Tylenol and Panadol, may also increase risk-taking, according to research from 2020 that measured changes in people’s behavior when under …

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the Gladstone Institutes have uncovered a potential new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease using two existing FDA-approved cancer drugs. The drugs, letrozole and irinotecan, have been found to reduce tau protein clumps in mice, a key feature of Alzheimer’s, and improve cognitive functions like memory and learning. Repurposing Cancer Drugs …

Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms. These include chronic fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, dizziness, muscle or joint pain and gut problems. And many of these symptoms worsen after exercise, a phenomenon known as post-exertional malaise. Medically the symptoms are known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome …

A China-flagged research vessel was detected Friday off the coast of Alaska, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard reported Saturday that the Xue Long 2, an icebreaker, was detected about 290 nautical miles north of Utqiagvik, Alaska, in the U.S. Arctic. The Xue Long 2 is operated by China’s Polar Research Institute.   A Coast Guard C-130J Hercules …

For many living with type 2 diabetes, managing blood sugar is a daily reality. Often, medications come as a lifeline, and among them, sulfonylureas like glipizide are popular choices, especially in the US. They’ve been around for decades, are affordable, and have shown effective results in keeping glucose in check. But now, a new study has cast a shadow over …

Neurodegenerative brain diseases continue to pose a major medical challenge, with no known cure; research shows herpes simplex virus (HSV) infects brain cells and may trigger inflammation and neuronal degeneration Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science| Source link

Real reason behind wrinkles The idea that skin folds only because you get older or spend too many summers on the beach is too simple. A new set of experiments from Binghamton University shows that wrinkles form when the living fabric of your skin starts behaving like a stretched piece of ‘silly putty’. Using strips of real human skin from …

We’ve all seen dramatic footage of lightning striking a mighty tree, its branches going up in flames. But how often does this actually happen? Researchers didn’t know how much lightning impacted forests—until now. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a computer model to provide what they claim to be the first estimate of lightning’s impact on …