Spaceflight wreaks havoc on liver metabolism
Researchers have demonstrated that microgravity and other environmental factors in space play different roles in inducing oxidative stress, which, in turn, alters the metabolism of sulfur-containing compounds in the liver of mice. The study highlight.....»»
YouTube and YouTube TV apps are crashing on Apple TV for some
It doesn’t seem like much time goes by without YouTube TV running into issues on Apple TV, and the latest update is wreaking havoc yet again, as users report crashing issues with both YouTube TV and YouTube. more… The post YouTube and YouTube T.....»»
Important enzyme for the composition of the gut microbiome discovered
The intestinal microbiome, i.e., the community of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the human gut, has been shown to affect the metabolism and the immune system. We still do not fully understand how the symbiosis between a healthy microb.....»»
Smells shown to influence metabolism and aging in mice
Exposure to female odors and pheromones causes weight loss and extends the life spans of mice, which may have implications for humans, University of Otago researchers have found......»»
Beethoven’s genome, sequenced for first time, yields clues on cause of death
Composer had genetic predisposition to liver disease and hepatitis B infection. Enlarge / Portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler, 1820 (credit: Beethoven-Haus Bonn) Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the greatest compo.....»»
North Sea cod are getting smaller—can we reverse that?
Fishing wreaks havoc on North Sea cod evolution; long-term planning can help. Enlarge (credit: Anton Petrus) Generation over generation, catch after catch, fishing changes fish evolution. This phenomenon, called fisherie.....»»
Scientists identify substance that may have sparked life on Earth
A team of Rutgers scientists dedicated to pinpointing the primordial origins of metabolism—a set of core chemical reactions that first powered life on Earth—has identified part of a protein that could provide scientists clues to detecting planets.....»»
Researchers develop new imaging approach to diagnose advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world. In its advanced form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is curable when diagnosed and treated in its early stages. However, when left untreated, it could pro.....»»
How nanoplastics can influence metabolism
PET—the plastic used to make bottles, for example—is ubiquitous in our natural environment. In a joint study, scientists from Leipzig University and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) investigated the negative effects that tiny.....»»
Rhythmic eating pattern preserves fruit fly muscle function under obese conditions
Obese fruit flies are the experimental subjects in a Nature Communications study of the causes of muscle function decline due to obesity. In humans, skeletal muscle plays a crucial role in metabolism, and muscle dysfunction due to human obesity can l.....»»
Researchers find evolutionary selection for traits associated with immunity, metabolism in Tsimane and Moseten genomes
A team of global experts has discovered new signals of natural selection in humans......»»
Researchers reveal multifaceted regulation of crassulacean acid metabolism in epiphytic orchid
Epiphytes are a distinct group in the Earth's carbon cycling ecosystems. Most vascular epiphytes are from the particularly species-rich orchid family (Orchidaceae), with about 70% of Orchidaceae species being epiphytes. Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (.....»»
Weakened Cyclone Freddy batters Madagascar, killing 4
A weakened Cyclone Freddy which pummeled Madagascar Tuesday night with heavy rains and strong destructive winds, killing four people, is continuing to wreak havoc in the southwest of the Indian Ocean nation......»»
Rewiring blood cells to give rise to precursors of sperm
Different cell types—say, heart, liver, blood, and sperm cells—possess characteristics that help them carry out their unique jobs in the body. In general, those characteristics are hard-wired. Without intervention, a heart cell won't spontaneousl.....»»
Researchers activate an enzyme with light, revealing its role in metabolism
Takeaki Ozawa and his team from the University of Tokyo have revealed the metabolic reactions that take place after activating an enzyme called Akt2. In doing so, they reveal the inner workings of insulin-regulated metabolism. The findings lead the w.....»»
Lance Bass was kicked off a Russian spaceflight two decades ago—now he’s back
"They would put a gun to my head and be like, 'Where's the money?'" Enlarge / Lance Bass attends the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. (credit: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) At the height of his.....»»
AMD’s latest drivers are causing havoc on Windows PCs
AMD’s latest driver has finally touched down after a two-month wait, but has apparently been causing Windows PCs to crash and even suffer boot problems......»»
Significant alterations of intestinal symbiotic microbiota mediate changes in intestinal metabolism
As an effective method of preventing a wide range of bacterial diseases, vaccination plays a key role in aquaculture disease control, contributing to its environmental, social, and economic sustainability. In particular, vaccines based on inactivated.....»»
Environmental group urges California to limit the growing of almonds and alfalfa
As drought and climate change continue to wreak havoc on California's water supply, an environmental advocacy group is calling on the state to limit the cultivation of thirsty crops like almonds and alfalfa, saying the agriculture industry is guzzlin.....»»
Storm Cheneso picks up in Madagascar, more flooding to come
A severe tropical storm which devastated parts of Madagascar this week is set to continue to wreak havoc on the country as it strengthens over the weekend, the United Nations regional weather monitoring service said......»»
Scientists use cavefish to learn more about metabolism and the evolutionary basis of being a couch potato
Stay-at-home orders issued at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic ushered the hoarding of food and surges in digital entertainment subscriptions, restaurant take-out and delivery services—a perfect storm for a collective couch potato phenomenon. Now.....»»