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Can low blood oxygen silently weaken your immune system by tweaking the genetics?
Author: Dasha Sokol Photo by: Nasimudeen, R. from Wikimedia Commons / 2017 Climbing a mountain and being hospitalised with severe lung disease both have similar effects on your immunity. Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have discovered that low blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia) can trigger a change in the genetic programming of the immune system,…
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Invisible invaders: the rise of microplastics in human organs
Author: Fizzy Hunter Image description: Photo by Stijn Dijkstra from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/colorful-paper-straps-15528035/ Plastic: lightweight, cheap and durable, it’s become a staple in households and industry. It may make our lives easier, but it also has the ability to enter our bodies and stick around. Whilst this isn’t a new concern – it’s been known for…
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AI spots heart attack risks before they strike
Author: Phoebe Lewis Photo By: Etatics Inc. from Pexels / 2022 AI is now helping doctors detect heart disease even before visible symptoms appear. While some people are cautious about this advancement, one company–Caristo Diagnostics, an Oxford University spin-out–has shown how AI can be used responsibly to pre-empt heart conditions. Their technology enables the identification…
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15 Years of Magnetic 3D Cell Culture: From Magnetic Levitation to FDA-Endorsed New Approach Methodologies
Cell culture is a huge part of biological research that has changed dramatically over time as our understanding of science has grown, but how has this improved the daily work of scientists? Sponsored posted by Greiner Bio-One.
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Dark Energy and the Runaway Universe
Mishita takes us through a century of astronomy discoveries and how a “mistake” from Einstein may have been hiding a clue for decades
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Setting a Higher Standard: Improving Reporting in Psychedelic Research
Guido takes us through the current research into pharmacological psychedelics, outlining the reasons that have been holding the use of these therapeutics back.
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The Ripple Effect: Why Heart Attacks May Spark Cancer Growth
Izzy McMeeking tells us how recent research has linked heart attacks and cancers
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A Shot a Year: The Future of HIV Prevention?
Snigdha takes a look at the latest and possibly groundbreaking HIV treatment, Lenacapavir!
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Ancient Egyptian Skeleton Reveals Long-Distance Ancestry
Nitara Wijayatilake takes us through an exciting new that may change our understanding of early human migration.
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The Sun, Solar Maximum and the Aurora Borealis
Feature image credit: NASA/SDO * Since solar minimum was declared in December 2019, experts have been closely watching Solar Cycle 25. Unlike the prior cycle—which was the weakest in 100 years—this cycle is showing stronger signs of activity heading into solar maximum, recently confirmed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA. What are the…