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.....»»
Healthier diets for astronauts on spaceflights may improve health and performance
Astronauts could be given an enhanced diet during spaceflights that includes a greater variety and quantity of fruits, vegetables, and fish to improve their health and performance compared to standard spaceflight food, reports a study published in Sc.....»»
Diplodocus may have been one cool dinosaur—thanks to its skin
A skin of porous scales may have helped keep dinosaurs' metabolism from overheating. Enlarge / Diplodocus dinosaur scene from the Jurassic era 3D illustration (credit: Warpaintcobra) Finding any fossil skin is extraordin.....»»
An experimental strategy for recreating organ formation in the lab
RIKEN researchers have imitated the formation of organs in the lab by "hacking" certain signaling pathways that guide the development of connective tissues in the embryo, which support the formation of the liver, gut and other organs. In addition to.....»»
Researchers investigate the role of sulfides in aerobic/anaerobic switching in bacteria
The bacteria in our intestinal tract play many essential roles in maintaining our health and metabolism. Keeping these organisms happy and striking a good balance among species is therefore very important to remaining healthy. Many of these bacteria.....»»
How to watch Rocket Lab’s first U.S. launch on Thursday
In a major step forward for Rocket Lab, the 16-year-old spaceflight company is about to perform its first-ever launch from U.S. soil......»»
Systems analysis of kidney metabolism reveals unexpected links to viral protection
Our kidney filters 180 liters of blood every day and retains nutrients through a process called endocytosis and through active transport in the kidney cells......»»
Novel complex may help to modulate lipid metabolism
A research team led by Prof. Wang Guangce from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered that the complex of phycobiliproteins, fucoxanthin, and krill oil (PFK) can modulate lipid metabolism and improve obesity......»»
NASA"s Orion spacecraft comes within 81 miles of the Moon during successful flyby
Orion launched from the Kennedy Space Center on November 16 as part of Artemis I, the first spaceflight of NASA's Artemis program. The roughly 25-day mission was expected to start sooner but was met by multiple launch delays. Artemis I is designed to.....»»
Artificial neural networks learn better when they spend time not learning at all
Depending on age, humans need 7 to 13 hours of sleep per 24 hours. During this time, a lot happens: Heart rate, breathing and metabolism ebb and flow; hormone levels adjust; the body relaxes. Not so much in the brain......»»
Stress protection and drought recovery in cool-season turfgrass
Drought stress can interrupt the metabolic and physiological processes of plants, including nitrogen and amino acid metabolism. Researchers in the Department of Plant Biology at Rutgers University took a closer look at the role of amino acids and nit.....»»
Twitter quietly drops $8 paid verification; “tricking people not OK,” Musk says
Twitter usage is up, Musk says, as fake accounts wreak havoc. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) When a wave of imposter accounts began using the verified checkmarks from Twitter's Blue paid subscription.....»»
Bibliometric study ranks world-leading institutions researching liver cirrhosis
The University of Barcelona is the institution with the most publications and number of bibliometric citations worldwide in research on liver cirrhosis, followed by the Virginia Commonwealth University (United States), the University College London (.....»»
Grass puffer fish may communicate with each other using a non-toxic version of their deadly toxin
A delicacy in Japanese cuisine, puffer fish (fugu) also contain a lethal toxin. Improperly prepared puffer fish can cause the person eating it to experience food poisoning and a swift death. Such a terrible event can happen because the fish's liver a.....»»
Study sets the basis for identifying biomarkers of latent malaria vivax infections
A new study led by ISGlobal and IGTP uses a mouse model with human liver cells to characterize proteins associated with the latent form of the malaria parasite Plasmodium vivax. The findings lay the groundwork for identifying biomarkers of latent mal.....»»
Rocket Lab will use a helicopter to catch a falling rocket booster
New Zealand spaceflight company Rocket Lab is planning to catch the first-stage of an Electron rocket as it falls back to Earth shortly after launch on Friday......»»
Dynamic modeling of the central carbon metabolism of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Biotechnology involves the use of living organisms or parts of them to carry out a specific purpose. Due to its versatile, robust, and stress tolerant physiology, the microorganism Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's yeast, has become one.....»»
This Indigenous Scientist Helped Save Lives as COVID Devastated the Navajo Nation
Crystal Lee grew up the granddaughter of Navajo medicine men. As COVID wreaked havoc on her community, she decided to act.....»»
Fatty liver linked to survival in E. coli infection
Scientists at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have developed a new way of looking at sex-biased diseases that is rooted in evolutionary biology......»»
"A cunning plan": How La Niña unleashes squadrons of storm clouds to wreak havoc in your local area
Heavy rain and floods have once again hit towns and suburbs across eastern Australia. Some areas have been devastated, while others have been spared the worst. While climate drivers like La Niña make extreme wet weather more likely, what explains wh.....»»
Researching the effects of simulated space habitats on crews under controlled and isolated conditions
Current international human space exploration roadmaps envisage month-long crew stays on the moon within the next few decades, with crewed missions to Mars the long term goal. The psychological effects of human spaceflight, especially in the sense of.....»»