Published in The Reading Frame·May 6Poop Transplants Reverse AgingYouth-boosting bacteria help restore eye and brain health in mice Microbes in the gut could help wind back the clock and reverse the signs of aging, making minds and vision sharper, and enhancing overall health, says a new study by Quadram Institute researchers. The human body hosts microbiome megacities of…Aging2 min read
Published in The Reading Frame·May 5Experimental Therapy Repairs Faulty Autism GeneExciting results in the lab could translate to hope for patients with autism Scientists have successfully used a new gene therapy to repair a genetic defect associated with autism. …Autism3 min read
Published in The Reading Frame·May 320-Year Study Smashes Misconceptions About BMI and Cancer RiskPhysical activity slashes cancer risk, no matter how much you weigh. Eat less, move more, lower your BMI and lower your cancer risk, right? Not quite, says data from a 20-year long study on so-called obesity-related cancers that tracked over half a million individuals. The research suggests that exercise does…Obesity2 min read
Published in The Reading Frame·Apr 29Hyper Realistic Virtual Worlds, Here We Come!Holograms pave the way for more immersive VR experiences Imagine browsing a clothing store with a virtual reality (VR) headset on. …Virtual Reality3 min read
Published in The Reading Frame·Apr 27Mind-Controlling Bacteria Influence Food ChoicesScientists observe the phenomenon in action in lab mice University of Pittsburgh researchers have put forward evidence supporting the theory that gut bacteria prompt cravings for specific foods. …Food2 min read
Published in The Reading Frame·Apr 19Fat Burning Lessons From Fruit FliesA rare, high resolution glimpse into how diet influences metabolism You’ve just chowed down on french fries, washed down with an ice cold soda. What happens to your lunch after it’s been digested? How does the body decide how much of the energy you consumed gets stored as fat? We…Fat Burning Foods3 min read
Published in The Reading Frame·Apr 19Stingrays Can Do MathThey can add and subtract, but we still don’t know why A study published in Scientific Reports says that some fish have surprising mathematical abilities. It’s been known for some time that cichlids and stingrays have a sense of how many objects they’re presented with (usually between one and five…Animals3 min read
Published in The Reading Frame·Apr 18Scientists Make Human Cells 30 Years YoungerThe rejuvenated skin cells repaired wounds with youthful vigor Human cells don’t age like fine wines. Instead, their functions become sluggish, they become more susceptible to genetic damage and communication between other cells gets choppy. But what if there was a way to turn back the molecular clock and restore…Aging3 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Apr 13Shrooms Help People Break Free From Negative ThoughtsNeuroscientists have uncovered the mechanism through which the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms relieves depression. According to a study by researchers from UC San Francisco and the Imperial College London, psilocybin “grows” a network of new pathways in the brain, thereby bypassing negative thought loops. This is a significant breakthrough…Psilocybin3 min read
Published in The Reading Frame·Apr 12Cancer-Killing Jelly Stops Tumors From Coming BackOne of the first strategies to help cancer patients is to perform surgery to remove the tumor. Eliminating the cancerous cells minimizes the risk that they could break loose and travel to other sites around the body, in a process called metastasis. However, it’s difficult for surgeons to know for…Cancer2 min read
