Researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid report a new method for graphic representation of neurons that visualizes the data developed by neuroscientists. A team of researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) and the Cajal Institute (IC) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has published the results in Frontiers […]
It can take a village to feed hungry kids in schools
One in 6 American children faces hunger and 3 out of 4 teachers report regularly seeing hungry kids in their classrooms. In response, school meals make up a large fraction of federal food assistance. The National School Lunch Program is the second-largest federal food assistance program, serving 30.4 million children. It is complemented by the […]
Poverty leaves a mark on our genes
A new Northwestern University study challenges prevailing understandings of genes as immutable features of biology that are fixed at conception. Previous research has shown that socioeconomic status (SES) is a powerful determinant of human health and disease, and social inequality is a ubiquitous stressor for human populations globally. Lower educational attainment and/or income predict increased […]
Leukocytes use their nucleus as a ruler to choose path of least resistance
How do mobile cell types like leukocytes or metastatic cancer cells reach their place of action during immune surveillance or cancer dissemination, respectively? The research group around Michael Sixt at IST Austria has now shown that leukocytes use their nucleus as a ruler to screen their surroundings for the largest pores—and thereby find the path […]
A ‘low dose aspirin’ for dementia? Drug ready for first in-human testing
Alzheimer’s disease wreaks emotional havoc on patients, who are robbed of their memories, their dignity, and their lives. It’s financially devastating as well: care for Alzheimer’s patients is predicted to top $1 trillion by about the time children born today are having children of their own. To date, there have been very few successes in […]
Blocking platelets: A possible option to prevent fatty liver disease and liver cancer
Blood platelets that interact with liver cells and immune cells play a major role in the development of fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver inflammation and liver cancer, scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg and from Zurich University and University Hospital have now shown in a publication. The researchers have also […]
Trips to the toilet at night are a sign of high blood pressure
Trips to the toilet at night are a sign of high blood pressure, according to results from the Watari study presented today at the 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS 2019). “Our study indicates that if you need to urinate in the night—called nocturia—you may have elevated blood pressure and/or excess […]
J.Lo’s Exact Diet and Abs Moves Are No Longer a Secret
At 49, Jennifer Lopez Opens a New Window. has never looked fitter. And while the world has long known that she works hard for her body, her exact daily diet and workout moves hadn’t been known — until now. In the new issue of Us Weekly, her trainer and life coach, Dodd Romero, exclusively reveals […]
Mozambique cholera cases jump to 139 a day after outbreak
Officials in Mozambique say the number of cholera cases among survivors of a devastating cyclone has jumped to 139. The Portuguese news agency Lusa cites national health official Ussein Isse in a report late Thursday. The cholera outbreak had been declared a day earlier with just five confirmed cases. Cholera is a major concern for […]
Perfect figure in the summer: A Workout turns your body in 30 days – Video
The summer is imminent, but they are not yet in the desired Form? FOCUS Online shows you a Workout that you can use to your body in only 30 days, visible change. What you need to do, shows you Sabrina Nickel. Sabrina Nickel on Instagram Become a Fan nowfollow our presenter, Sabrina Nickel on Instagram […]