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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberDNA
Genetic Research Reveals Molecular Fingerprint Behind Beautiful Pearls
Lead Image: Researchers have constructed a high-quality, chromosome-scale genome of pearl oysters, which they hope can be used to find resilient strains. In Japan, pearl oysters are a key animal for aquaculture because they generate valuable, beautiful pearls. The output of Akoya pearls has decreased over the past 20 years from about 70,000 kg per year to barely 20,000 kg per year due to a variety of reasons, including disease. Researchers have built a high-quality, chromosome-scale genome of a pearl oyster in the goal of uncovering resilient variants and to learn more about their underlying genetics. With the utilization of…
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20 DecemberBrain
Surprise Protector of Females’ Brains: Subcutaneous Fat
Lead Image: According to new research, subcutaneous fat, which is more common in females, is protective against brain inflammation. Females’ propensity toward subcutaneous fat, which is fat stored under the skin, often in places like their hips, buttocks, and the backs of their arms, is protective against brain inflammation, at least until menopause. This is according to a new study by scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. It is important because brain inflammation can contribute to serious problems such as dementia and stroke. Males of essentially any age, on the other hand, have a greater propensity…
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19 DecemberBrain
Harvard Researchers Shed New Light on Frontotemporal Dementia
Lead Image: The new research has made strides in understanding the mechanism behind a type of dementia that affects young people. New research offers insight into the basic biology of frontotemporal dementia caused by a particular genetic mutation. At a glance: New findings offer insight into the basic biology of frontotemporal dementia, a devastating neurodegenerative disorder caused by a specific genetic mutation. Researchers revealed that a genetic form of frontotemporal dementia is connected with abnormal lipid accumulation in the brain, which is caused by disrupted cell metabolism. The research reveals a fundamental component of the process that leads to frontotemporal…
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18 DecemberBrain
Healthy New Brain Food for Stressed University Students
Lead Image: According to a new research study, eating two ounces of walnuts a day for 16 weeks improved self-reported mental health indicators in undergraduate university students. It was also protective against the negative effects of academic stress and improved long-term sleep quality. University life can be incredibly stressful, with 8 out of 10 students reporting regular bouts of stress and 61% seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, or other issues.[1] A new research study found that eating two ounces of walnuts a day for 16 weeks in undergraduate university students improved self-reported mental health indicators, had a protective effect against…
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18 DecemberAstronomy
NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Pierces Through Dust Clouds to Unveil Young Stars in Early Stages of Formation
Lead Image: Image of the Cosmic Cliffs, a region at the edge of a gigantic, gaseous cavity within NGC 3324, captured by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam). This image shows invisible near-infrared wavelengths of light that have been translated into visible-light colors. Credit: Science: Megan Reiter (Rice University), Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI), Anton M. Koekemoer (STScI) Webb’s Infrared Capabilities Pierce Through Dust Clouds to Make Rare Find Searching for buried treasure isn’t easy. It can be a painstaking, even frustrating, process. It is common to sift through the proverbial sand for hours and hours and…
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