NTNU University Museum has recreated the Hitra man as he probably looked: approximately 169 cm tall, fair-haired and blue-eyed. The model of the Hitra man was created by Thomas Foldberg. Credit: Åge Hojem / NTNU University Museum In 1916, during the upgrade of a road leading to Fausland farm on Hitra Island, workers upgrading the...
Researchers found that adopting a 5:2 intermittent fasting regimen – consuming normally for five days and abstaining from food for two – shielded against liver inflammation and did not lead to weight gain. They also pinpointed the proteins responsible for this protective effect.
Various theories regarding the progression of Parkinson's disease may suggest that environmental factors play a substantial role, offering insights into preventative measures for a considerable portion of cases.
Credit: Pixabay The fundamental symptoms of depression, including alterations in energy, activity, cognition, and mood, have been documented for over 10,000 years, whereas the term "depression" itself has been in use for approximately 350 years. Despite its extensive history, there's no consensus among experts regarding the definition or causes of depression. However, many agree that depression...
My cousin and I used to exercise together every day, doing things like walking, lifting weights, and biking. Despite all that, he never lost his body fat; it just stayed the same for years. He tried changing his eating habits and other things, but nothing worked. Then, he moved to Europe and I didn't...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study reveals that genes providing protection against excessive alcohol consumption and its associated health problems are also associated with other conditions, including heart disease and mental health issues. The research team analyzed over 3.2 million DNA samples, focusing on specific genetic code changes called single-nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs. Identifying Protective Variants in SNPs...
Applying AI to our genetic code might raise some alarm bells but for the moment, the benefits outweigh the negativesDALL-E In the medical field, AI assists in detecting issues like irregular heart rhythms and identifying skin cancer. However, is AI's involvement in our genome necessary? Profluent, a protein-design company established in 2022 in Berkeley, California,...
Credit: Depositphotos Following North America's recent solar eclipse, another significant natural phenomenon is approaching. Between late April and June 2024, the largest group of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will emerge alongside a midwestern group of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII. This phenomenon will impact 17 states, stretching from Maryland to Iowa and extending southward into...
A caulking gun is used to apply the gel to the whorl of a maize plantPatrick Fallet A gel filled with nematodes has proven effective in safeguarding crops from pests, eliminating the need for harmful pesticides. These nematodes, typically unable to survive above ground, are the key component of this environmentally-friendly solution. Nematodes are tiny roundworms...
Junk food eating during adolescence can have a long-term negative effect on memory. Credit: Pixabay New research reveals that consuming a high-fat, high-sugar Western diet during critical brain development years can lead to long-term memory impairment. This impairment is linked to a decrease in a neurotransmitter associated with Alzheimer's disease and isn't reversed by adopting...
