Credit: Depositphotos The potential threat of plastic pollution to human health remains uncertain, but the recent discovery that we are unknowingly consuming tiny plastic fragments in our water is causing widespread concern. To prevent microplastics and nanoplastics from infiltrating our bodies and brains, researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a potentially sustainable and safe...
Some parts of the brain tend to atrophy and deform in concert with other regions. Credit: Zephyr/SPL A comprehensive analysis of nearly 50,000 brain scans has identified five unique patterns of brain atrophy linked to aging and neurodegenerative diseases. The study also connected these patterns to lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption, as...
Credit: Depositphotos Did you know that the bananas we eat now differ from those consumed a few generations ago? Today's common banana is the Cavendish variety, while the Gros Michel variety, which was widely available until the 1950s, was decimated by a disease known as Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB). The Fusarium wilt that devastated the...
Scientists have identified where the gluten response begins in celiac disease, potentially opening new treatment optionsDepositphotos Scientists have made a significant discovery that could pave the way for new treatment options for celiac patients. The team pinpointed where the gluten response starts and found that certain cells play a bigger role than previously believed. Understanding the...
Nuts, seeds, dark leafy greens, and dark chocolate are all good dietary sources of magnesiumDepositphotos If your diet includes plenty of leafy greens, dark chocolate, nuts, and beans, you're likely in good shape. However, if these foods are missing from your meals, you should take note of a new study that highlights how a mineral...
This generative image illustrates the discovery that the brain stores memories in three parallel copies Similar to a computer system with built-in redundancies, a study has discovered that the brain uses three distinct sets of neurons to store a single memory. This finding might eventually aid in alleviating painful memories for those who have experienced...
Credit: NASA What began as a weeklong mission for U.S. astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore has stretched into a months-long stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Their eight-day mission, which started on June 5, has already lasted over two months and may continue even longer. Delayed Return Due to Spacecraft Issues Williams and Wilmore launched...
Credit: Depositphotos On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global public health emergency, raising its highest level of alert over the escalating crisis. Concerned by the rising cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the virus's spread to neighboring countries, the WHO quickly convened a meeting of experts to...
Credit: Pixabay The world's climate is at a critical juncture, with uncertain outcomes. A new climate model indicates that exceeding the Paris Agreement's primary target for global warming could trigger a chain of tipping points, making recovery extremely difficult, if not impossible. On our current climate path, there's up to a 45 percent chance of surpassing...
Mars lost most of its surface water billions of years agoNASA The promising news is that a massive underground ocean on Mars could cover the entire planet with a mile (1.6 km) of water. However, the downside is that this water is buried so deep and is so inaccessible that it might as well be...
