Evolution

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

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Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

In a review published in the journal Communications Biology, researchers in the United States of America described the potential role and benefits of externally fermented foods in triggering the expansion of the hominid brain. They further discussed the explanatory power of their “external fermentation hypothesis” and surveyed relevant food practices across human cultures. Image Credit: Busker909 / … Read more

New AI approach captures the tempo and stages of embryonic development

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New AI approach captures the tempo and stages of embryonic development

Animal embryos go through a series of characteristic developmental stages on their journey from a fertilized egg cell to a functional organism. This biological process is largely genetically controlled and follows a similar pattern across different animal species. Yet, there are differences in the details – between individual species and even among embryos of the … Read more

Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

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Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

In a recent review published in Gene Therapy, a group of authors explored the progress and persistent hurdles in gene therapy for inherited blood disorders, malignancies via chimeric antigen receptors (CAR)-T cells, and varied diseases treated with in vivo adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, addressing the transformative cures and the economic and manufacturing complexities involved. Study: … Read more

The impact and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in England’s healthcare facilities

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The impact and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in England’s healthcare facilities

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers analyze the extent, pathways, and risk factors of in-hospital severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission in England. The broader implications of these events for community transmission dynamics and hospital infrastructure optimization were also examined. Study: The burden and dynamics of hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 in England. Image Credit: … Read more

Breast milk proteins linked to abundance of beneficial bacteria in infants

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Breast milk proteins linked to abundance of beneficial bacteria in infants

More than 320 million years of mammalian evolution has adapted breast milk to meet all the physiological needs of babies: it contains not only nutrients, but also hormones, antimicrobials, digestive enzymes, and growth factors. Furthermore, many of the proteins in breast milk, for example casein and milk fat globule membrane proteins, aren’t just sources of … Read more

The Ultimate Weight Loss Formula

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The Ultimate Weight Loss Formula

Slimlife Keto Gummies Reviews (EVOLUTION for Keto Gummies) Now you can reduce your weight very easily Using Slim life Keto Gummy? Karan Raj M Last Updated 05 September 2023, 17:17 IST Slimlife keto gummies are a popular dietary supplement that has caught the attention of the health and wellness community. These gummies are specifically designed … Read more

Scientists develop “universal pan-mammalian clock” to accurately estimate age in mammals

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Scientists develop “universal pan-mammalian clock” to accurately estimate age in mammals

Scientists at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA Health led an international research team that published two articles detailing changes in DNA – changes that researchers found are shared by humans and other mammals throughout history and are associated with life span and numerous other traits. We’ve discovered that the life spans of … Read more

Gene linked to Alzheimer’s may also have fertility benefits

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Gene linked to Alzheimer’s may also have fertility benefits

Previous research has revealed that the Apolipoprotein-ε4 (APOE-ε4) allele increases the risk for a variety of diseases in aging populations, specifically Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease. And yet, despite its negative effects, this allele remains prevalent in approximately 20% of the human population. In a quest to determine how this negative allele is surviving natural selection, … Read more