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Why Do Some Men Not Produce Sperm?

Stowers Institute for Medical Research — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:16:42 +0000

Scientists at Stowers Institute collaborate to discover an underlying cause of male infertility. Infertility affects countless couples globally, and in half of these cases, the...

3D Eye Scans Emerge as a Crucial Tool in Combating Kidney Disease

University of Edinburgh — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:22:07 +0000

A new study indicates that 3D retinal scans could revolutionize the early detection and monitoring of kidney disease, offering a non-invasive and efficient diagnostic tool....

3 Simple Activities That Can Enhance Cognitive Function in Older Adults

University of Eastern Finland — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:55:25 +0000

Playing a single 18-hole round of golf or completing 6 km of either Nordic walking or regular walking can significantly improve immediate cognitive function in...

Defending Against Memory Loss: Prior Training Shows “Profound Benefits” in Cognitive Aging

Impact Journals LLC — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:57:22 +0000

Spatial memory often deteriorates with age. It’s crucial to comprehend the impacted processes in aging to devise strategies for enhancing well-being. Everyday memory retention can...

Nature’s Secret Code: New Findings Shatter Long-Held Beliefs About Fibonacci Spirals

University of Edinburgh — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:08:14 +0000

A 3D model of a 407-million-year-old plant fossil has reshaped our understanding of leaf evolution. This study has also provided new perspectives on the remarkable...

New Research Shines Light on Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease

University of Edinburgh — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:55:42 +0000

A new understanding of a protein linked to kidney and heart damage might pave the way for novel treatment strategies for chronic kidney disease, according...

The Earliest Quiescent – Researchers Reveal Traits of Ancient Galaxy 25 Billion Light-Years Away

University of Edinburgh — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:23:59 +0000

Utilizing the most powerful telescope to date, astronomers have identified a colossal and tightly clustered galaxy situated 25 billion light-years away. GS-9209, a galaxy that...

Does COVID-19 Vaccination Cause Changes to Women’s Periods?

University of Edinburgh — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:14:28 +0000

A recent study has concluded that there is no cause for alarm regarding changes to menstrual cycles due to the Covid-19 vaccination. However, the study...

Improved Sensitivity and Usability – A New Way To Monitor Brain Blood Flow

SPIE - International Society for Optics and Photonics — Wed, 24 May 2023 11:18:16 +0000

Recent findings unlock the potential of high-pixel-resolution single-photon avalanche diode cameras in multispeckle diffuse correlation spectroscopy. Assessing the circulation of blood to the brain can...

The “Rosetta Stone” of Paleontology: 400 Million-Year-Old Fossil Cache Unveils Early Life

University of Edinburgh — Fri, 19 May 2023 21:07:58 +0000

Cutting-edge technology has revealed new insights about a globally famous fossil treasure trove, which may provide critical evidence concerning early life on Earth. Scientists investigating...

Do Cesarean-Born Babies Miss Out on Essential Microbes?

Cell Press — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:15:48 +0000

Is it true that cesarean-born babies lack crucial microbes? Recent evidence indicates that the answer is “no.” In a report published in the journal Cell...

Surprising Research Reveals Rampant Violence in Early Farming Societies

University of Edinburgh — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:39:59 +0000

According to new research, violence, and warfare were prevalent in many Neolithic communities across Northwest Europe during the time when farming was adopted. New research...

100 Million People at Risk – The Hidden Cost of Soaring Fertilizer Prices

University of Edinburgh — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 18:49:06 +0000

A study suggests that rising fertilizer prices could threaten an additional 100 million people with undernourishment. The conflict in Ukraine has resulted in the blockading...

Decoding the Past – Scientists Uncover the Origin of Mysterious Giant Extinct Marine Reptile Graveyard

University of Utah — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:48:15 +0000

For many years, researchers have been studying a state park in Nevada, but despite their efforts, the reason for the high number of ichthyosaur deaths...

Warning: Eating Too Much Salt Could Be Making You Stressed

University of Edinburgh — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:37:23 +0000

According to a recent study, a diet high in salt can contribute to stress. In experiments with mice, researchers discovered that a high-salt diet led...

New Research: How Your Baby Was Delivered May Impact How They Respond to Key Childhood Vaccines

University of Edinburgh — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 16:13:12 +0000

A new study suggests that the way a baby is delivered may impact their immune system’s response to two key childhood vaccines. Babies who are...

Surprising Findings – Ancient Disease Has the Potential To Regenerate a Vital Organ

University of Edinburgh — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:39:20 +0000

Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, is one of the oldest and most persistent diseases in the world. However, new...

Drug Discovery: Existing Medicines May Treat a Common Kidney Disease

University of Edinburgh — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:35:18 +0000

New research findings reveal that a serious condition that can cause the kidneys to suddenly stop working could be treated with existing medicines. Scientists found...

Landmark Study: Dinosaurs Were in Their Prime When Asteroid Hit Earth

University of Edinburgh — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:23:48 +0000

Landmark study reveals that dinosaurs dominated the world right up until a deadly asteroid hit Earth, leading to their mass extinction, around 66 million years...

Brawn Before Brains: Mammals Bulked Up To Survive Post-Dinosaur World

University of Edinburgh — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:25:37 +0000

Prehistoric mammals bulked up, rather than develop bigger brains, to boost their survival chances once dinosaurs had become extinct, research suggests. For the first 10...

Slowing the Aging Process: Two Blood Proteins Could Be Key to a Long and Healthy Life

University of Edinburgh — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:11:20 +0000

Two blood proteins have been shown by scientists to influence how long and healthy a life we live, research suggests. Developing drugs that target these...

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Linked to Birth-Related Complications

University of Edinburgh — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:54:27 +0000

Women who have COVID-19 towards the end of their pregnancy are vulnerable to birth-related complications. They are more likely to have complications than those who...

New Study Finds COVID-19 Vaccine Protection Declines After Just Three Months

University of Edinburgh — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:14:06 +0000

The protection offered by the Oxford-Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine declines after three months of receiving two doses, a study says. The findings – drawn from...

Life on Mars – Or False Fossils?

University of Edinburgh — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:34:45 +0000

Mars explorers searching for signs of ancient life could be fooled by fossil-like specimens created by chemical processes, research suggests. Rocks on Mars may contain...