Administrator Could eating less protein slow ageing? Protein is everywhere, but studies – mostly in non-human animals – suggest that limiting our intake could extend our lifespan 🔗 Read full article Source: New Scientist... research science
Administrator Most neurons seem to be jacks-of-all-trades, not specialists We tend to think of the brain as being made up of highly specialised cells, but a study in mice suggests that most neurons are generalists 🔗 Read full article Source: New Scientist... research science
Administrator Next-generation Alzheimer’s drug reduces risk of serious brain bleeds A new kind of antibody drug that more efficiently enters the brain could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease with a much lower risk of dangerous side effects than existing therapies 🔗 Read ful... research science
Administrator Restoring ability to remove zombie cells may keep us sharp as we age Zombie, or senescent, cells accumulate in our body with age, when we become less able to clear them. But a study in mice suggests that a drug could restore this ability and improve ageing outcomes 🔗 R... research science
Administrator Supplement that binds to microplastics may remove them from our body A supplement comprised of dead bacteria seems to remove microplastics, and prevent their absorption into cells, by attracting them to the bacteria's rough surfaces 🔗 Read full article Source: New Scie... research science
Administrator Injection halves risk of chromosome error common in older human eggs Egg cells missing a key protein may be more likely to end up with the wrong number of chromosomes, but an mRNA injection that helps the cells make the protein reduces the problem 🔗 Read full article S... research science
Administrator Special relativity can warp chemical bonds – now we’ve seen it happen An experiment with a charged molecule of bismuth and carbon reveals how effects from Albert Einstein’s special relativity reshape the standard understanding of chemical bonds 🔗 Read full article Sourc... research science
Administrator Geoengineering could expose plane passengers to sulphuric acid A proposed technique to counter global warming by spraying sun-reflecting particles near the poles would cause commercial flights to pass through clouds of sulphuric acid, posing a danger to passenger... research science
Administrator Orangutan mothers seem to plan playdates for their offspring Female orangutans are generally solitary, but they travel more and eat less in an apparent effort to ensure their offspring have someone to play with 🔗 Read full article Source: New Scientist... research science
Administrator Synthetic biology may finally be ready to solve life's biggest mystery What makes something alive? We simply don't know, but synthetic biologists are a step closer to providing an answer thanks to SpudCell, the most sophisticated attempt at creating an artificial life fo... research science
Administrator Ancient human DNA found on cave art for the first time DNA from ancient humans has been found on a prehistoric cave painting and on cave walls, demonstrating the potential to one day identify individual artists and resolve the debate over Neanderthals' ar... research science
Administrator We’ve uncovered a master gene that switches on human development We have identified the gene that, when activated, initiates the developmental programme that results in cells forming a human body 🔗 Read full article Source: New Scientist... research science