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Stem Cells to the Rescue: A Game Changer for Parkinson’s Patients

Aarhus University — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:11:03 +0000

The future treatment of Parkinson’s Disease has undergone tremendous development in recent years. Now, a breakthrough in research has emerged, delivering the strongest results for...

New Research Links Smoking to Greatly Increased Risk of Mental Illness

Aarhus University — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:42:24 +0000

New figures from the Technical Sciences department at Aarhus University indicates a connection between smoking and an increased likelihood of hospitalization due to mental illness...

Springtails: The Ancient Masters of Antifreeze and Arctic Survival

Aarhus University — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 05:39:17 +0000

More than 400 million years ago, an insect-like animal called the springtail developed a small protein that prevents its cells from freezing. The globe was...

Mega-Herbivores: Nature’s Secret Weapon Against Invasive Plants

Aarhus University — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:44:34 +0000

Heavy herbivores like elephants and buffaloes are effective against invasive plants, concludes a new Danish/Indian study based on data from the world’s largest survey of...

New Research Sheds Light on Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination

Aarhus University — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:29:53 +0000

Shortly following their COVID-19 vaccinations, individuals in Denmark reported mild side effects like general discomfort, elevated body temperature, and tiredness. Severe adverse reactions like facial...

Scientists Discover New Side Effect of Birth Control Pills

Aarhus University — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:21:04 +0000

Recent research indicates that birth-control pills adversely affect women’s ability to manage stress. Since the 1960s, women have been using contraceptive pills, yet the intricate...

Scientists Discover New Way To Boost the Immune System

Aarhus University — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:18:42 +0000

Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment approach that leverages the body’s natural immune defenses to target tumor cells. While much focus has been on engaging T-cells...

Ravens in Prehistory: Scientists Unearth a 30,000-Year-Old Relationship With Humans

University of Tübingen — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:24:14 +0000

Scientists from the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment examine human-raven relationships. Long before the establishment of the first...

High Risk: Extensive Study Links Cannabis Use Disorder to Bipolar and Depression

Aarhus University — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 02:46:10 +0000

A new study suggests that cannabis use disorder leads to an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder and depression. Cannabis is one of the world’s...

Triplex Origami: A Game-Changer in Gene Therapy and DNA Nanotechnology

Aarhus University — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:46:39 +0000

Researchers from the Gothelf lab at Aarhus University have developed a revolutionary new method, called triplex origami, to manipulate the shape and tight packing of...

A New Twist in Brain Science: A Proteasome Particle’s Unforeseen Function in Synapses

Aarhus University — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 05:15:21 +0000

Darwin’s evolutionary theory underscored the significance of adaptation and variety in nature. However, can proteins within a biological cell also exhibit versatility and adapt to...

Warning: Arctic’s “Last Ice Area” Faces Meltdown

Aarhus University — Wed, 24 May 2023 14:12:00 +0000

New research indicates that summer Arctic Sea ice could soon become a relic of the past. Temperatures today mirror those of 10,000 years ago, when...

Smartphone Diet: How Viewing the Right Food Images Can Curb Your Appetite

Aarhus University — Tue, 23 May 2023 13:35:15 +0000

Experiment results may lead to a new form of treatment for overeating. Research from Aarhus University has found that repeated exposure to images of the...

“Surprising” Findings – Scientists Identify Complete Respiratory Supercomplex

Aarhus University — Sun, 14 May 2023 04:52:59 +0000

For the first time, researchers have found a complex of proteins that contains the four central components for optimized energy production. This discovery is of...

No Evidence – New Study Challenges Accepted Limnology Theory

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ — Tue, 09 May 2023 05:52:44 +0000

Research conducted by the UFZ and Aarhus University provides new insights that challenge the prevailing theory on the ecology of shallow lakes. According to the...

Scientists Discover a Teeming World of Life at the Ice Cap

Aarhus University — Thu, 04 May 2023 12:25:23 +0000

Greenland’s ice is abundant with life, both above and below its surface. Until recently, science was unaware of the existence of certain microscopic organisms living...

Optimizing Nutrition – Scientists Sequence Faba Bean Genome

Aarhus University — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:25:00 +0000

Genetic studies provide a boost to the “Beans IN Toast” project. The genome of the faba bean, which boasts a massive 13 billion bases, surpassing...

Researchers Solve the Ancient “Water” Mystery of the First Large City in Southern Africa

Aarhus University — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:51:08 +0000

The mystery of how the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe prospered for centuries in a region plagued by droughts has finally been solved. The ruins...

Why Do Some People Get ADHD? Researchers Link 27 Genetic Variants

Aarhus University — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:49:58 +0000

A large international study has identified 27 loci in the human genome with genetic variants that increase the risk of ADHD. This is more than...

Quantum Materials Unveiled: A New X-Ray Imaging Technique

ICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 09:31:53 +0000

Using light to create transient phases in quantum materials is a novel method for engineering new properties like superconductivity or nanoscale topological defects, however, visualizing...

New Study Challenges Conventional Wisdom on the Origins of Large Magma Eruptions

University of Helsinki — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 22:34:22 +0000

n the past, massive magma eruptions have led to the creation of large floods of basalt lava on the continents. It was previously believed that...

More Important Than You Think: How Breathing Shapes the Brain and Impacts Mental Health

Aarhus University — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:18:39 +0000

Breathing is essential for survival, but taking in a breath of fresh air does more than just keep us alive. “Breathe in… Breathe out…” It’s...

Fundamental Rights Could Be in Danger: COVID-19 Unvaccinated Face Prejudice Around the World

Aarhus University — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:40:32 +0000

Polarization after COVID-19: Global study reveals that the unvaccinated face prejudice in most countries Researchers call on authorities all across the world to heal the...

Alarming Consequences: Global Warming Increases the Risk of Ectotherm Heat Failure

Aarhus University — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:20:56 +0000

Global warming may have dire repercussions for ectotherms (cold-blooded animals) on land and in water all across the world. According to recent research, the incidence...