Category: 5. Biology
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Caloric Restriction May Slow Aging
A new study in press in the journal Nature Aging has shown that caloric restriction can slow the pace of aging in healthy adults. The Phase 2 randomized controlled trial, funded by the U.S. National Institute on Aging, included 220 non-obese, healthy adults from the United States. Participants were randomized to either a 25% calorie restriction…
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A Multitude of New Strategies Emerge as Potential MS Treatments
Several reports have detailed new ways to treat multiple sclerosis, a disorder in which the immune system attacks the myelin surrounding nerve cells Continue Reading News Source: www.labroots.com
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IBS Linked to Increased Incidence of Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be linked to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. The corresponding study was published in the Irish Journal of Medical Science. IBS is a chronic disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that affects up to 15% of the population. Symptoms include cramping, bloating, and abdominal pain. While the…
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Medication made from celery seed improves stroke outcomes after clot treatment
Ischemic strokes, which occur when a clot in a blood vessel blocks blood from getting to the brain, is the most common type of stroke. In fact, ischemic strokes account for nearly 87% of all strokes that occur. The standard of care for these strokes involves medication or procedures designed to break up a clot…
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In a First, Bat Stem Cells Created to Study Virus Ecology
In a first, scientists have used bat cells to create bat induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which can now serve as a tool to study the connections between bats and the viruses they host. Many viruses, including Ebola, Marburg, Nipah, MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2 have been linked to different species of bats, even if other…
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Chemical signals from fungi tell bark beetles which trees to infest
Fungi may help some tree-killer beetles turn a tree’s natural defense system against itself. The Eurasian spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) has massacred millions of conifers in forests across Europe. Now, research suggests that fungi associated with these bark beetles are key players in the insect’s hostile takeovers. These fungi warp the chemical defenses of…
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These tree-killing beetles are lured by fungus smells
Conifer forests across Europe are under siege from a tiny threat with a gigantic impact. Abnormally high temperatures and summer droughts have helped populations of the Eurasian spruce bark beetles (Ips typographus) soar, eventually killing the trees. Forest management entities are rushing to fix the problem. In July 2022, the United Kingdom’s Forestry Commission began…
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A Potential Cause of Long COVID is Identified
Long COVID still affects many people who had a case of COVID-19; even people who had mild cases and were not hospitalized are at risk for the chronic disorder. Scientists and clinicians are still learning about the illness, which causes a wide range of symptoms and happens for unknown reasons. There are several hypotheses, however,…
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A Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between Superbugs
Partners can accomplish amazing things, and it seems that is true for bacteria. Large colonies of bacteria called biofilms become very resilient and can even gain new abilities. New research has shown that different types of bacteria can even work cooperatively to become more powerful. Scientists have revealed a collaborative relationship between Klebsiella pneumoniae and…
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Organ Damage Continues for at Least a Year in 59% of Long COVID Patients
Hundreds of research studies have now investigated long COVID, in which symptoms of COVID-19 and other health issues linger for months after the acute phase of infection has passed. Long COVID can occur in people who have had any type of case of COVID-19, from the mild to the severe. Researchers have been categorizing various…