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.....»»
Researchers find spaceflight may be associated with DNA mutations, increased risk of heart disease and cancer
Astronauts are at higher risk for developing mutations—possibly linked to spaceflight—that can increase the risk of developing cancer and heart disease during their lifetimes, according to a first-of-its kind study from the Icahn School of Medici.....»»
Ransomware is still a major threat for your business
Businesses are not out of the ransomware woods yet, as actors like Conti still wreak havoc......»»
Boeing astronaut flight off until next year for more fixes
Boeing's first spaceflight with astronauts has been delayed until next year because of repairs that need to be made to the capsule following its last test flight......»»
Organ-development discovery could boost battle against cancer
A new discovery from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shed light on how our digestive tract, lungs and liver form, and that finding could have important implications for our understanding of cancer......»»
NASA is planning a huge computing upgrade for its next space missions
NASA partners with Microchip Technology to boost its spaceflight computing capabilities......»»
Study reveals ligand recognition mechanism of orphan receptor GPR119
Metabolic diseases, including diabetes, fatty liver, and obesity, have become a major "killer" affecting human health. Studies have shown that some orphan receptors could be targets for the treatment of these diseases. GPR119, also known as glucose-d.....»»
New research model illuminates how organs communicate with each other
Our many different organ systems are in constant communication with each other. During exercise, for example, muscles send out signals to fat and liver tissue to release their energy sources. While these communication networks play a critical role in.....»»
Similarity of hepatocytes from liver and from stem cells improved
Research with stem cells is becoming increasingly important, because stem cells can develop into any body cell—skin cells, nerve cells or organ cells such as liver cells, the so-called hepatocytes. Stem cells can therefore be used, for example, in.....»»
Sugar metabolism is surprisingly conventional in cancer
For over a century, cancer cell metabolism has been viewed as something of a paradox. New work from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis shows that it might not be such an anomaly after all. The study is published Aug. 15 in Molecular Ce.....»»
Stacey Morgan recounts hitting “the wall” during her husband’s spaceflight
"He isn't pale; he is gray. He doesn't look tired; he looks ancient." Enlarge / Stacey Morgan and her four children watch Drew Morgan launch in July 2019. (credit: Stacey Morgan) One of the very first things that a new NASA as.....»»
New research reveals the circadian clock influences cell growth, metabolism and tumor progression
In a new University of California, Irvine-led study, researchers define how the circadian clock influences cell growth, metabolism and tumor progression. Their research also reveals how disruption of the circadian clock impacts genome stability and m.....»»
Uncovering the secret of insulin growth factor ternary complex
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) is a hormone that greatly influences growth in fetuses and children, but also body maintenance and metabolism in adults. IGF regulates cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival by activating IGF receptors dist.....»»
Steve Jobs" turtleneck designer Issey Miyake dies aged 84
Issey Miyake, the designer known for Steve Jobs' iconic black turtleneck, has died.Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs in an Issey Miyake turtleneck.The fashion designer died on August 5, after a long battle with liver cancer. Born in Hiroshim.....»»
Scientist studies how torrential rainfall will change our rivers
Beneath the surface of rivers lurks a hazard that isn't well understood—but could wreak havoc on people and communities near the water......»»
How do plants regulate their sugar metabolism?
To carry out their functions in the cell, many proteins require the chemical properties of bound metals such as copper. If this nutrient is in short supply, plants respond by enhancing its uptake and by replacing some copper-utilizing proteins by cop.....»»
Endogenous ceramide phosphoethanolamine modulates circadian rhythm and longevity in Drosophila
The circadian clock entrains rhythmic patterns in behavioral and physiological processes to temporally coordinate systemic metabolism with the rising and setting of the sun. In previous investigation on human subjects, sphingomyelins (SMs) exhibited.....»»
Lumen metabolic analyzer app gets Macro widget to track nutrition and see real-time impact
Lumen, the pocket-sized device that measures your metabolism to help you achieve health and fitness goals has launched its latest update. After the iOS app got a built-in food log and macro tracker earlier this year, Lumen has launched a new widge.....»»
New hypothesis emerges to explain mysterious hepatitis cases in kids
Two viruses and a genetic pre-disposition linked to the puzzling condition in preliminary data. Enlarge / Liver lesions in patient with chronic active hepatitis C. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Researchers in the United Kingdom have.....»»
Climate change is turning up the heat on lakes
Climate change is wreaking havoc on the planet's 117 million lakes Enlarge (credit: Layland Masuda) Not for nothing, but when it comes to bodies of water and climate change, the ocean gets the (sea) lion's share of attention......»»
SpaceX starts testing its Super Heavy booster, and it’s “not good”
"Going forward, we won’t do a spin start test with all 33 engines at once." NASA Spaceflight video of Super Heavy testing on July 11, 2022. A ground-based test of the Super Heavy rocket that is intended to boost a Starship upper stage i.....»»