Starch discovery reaps benefits for brewing, baking and milling industries
Research has brought clarity to the longstanding question of how starch granules form in the seeds of Triticeae crops — wheat, barley, and rye — unlocking diverse potential benefits for numerous industries and for human health. Starch in wheat, maize, rice and potatoes is a vital energy-giving part of our diet and a key ingredient […]
New form of omega-3 could prevent visual decline with Alzheimer’s disease: By crossing into the retina, new DHA supplement achieves what previous ones could not
For the first time, researchers have developed a form of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that is capable of crossing into the eye’s retina to ward off visual declines related to Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and other disorders. The DHA found in fish oil capsules and other supplements is typically in a form called […]
Severe Mpox in Advanced HIV Patients Tied to Complications, Death
SEATTLE — Among people living with HIV, a severe form of mpox in the context of immunosuppression appeared to lead to complications and even death, according to a global case series. In a cohort of 382 patients, severe complications most commonly occurred in those with a CD4 cell count <100 cells/mm3 compared with those with […]
Investigational ALS Drug Betters Biomarkers, but Can It Improve Motor Functions?
Tofersen, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide developed to treat an inherited form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), changed biomarkers and curbed neurodegeneration but did not improve motor control and muscle strength at 6 months, the phase III VALOR trial showed. In a subgroup of patients with fast-progressing SOD1 ALS, the 28-week change in scores on the […]
How blood vessels remember a stroke
Networks adapt over time and in this way form a kind of memory. This is the key finding of a new study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen and the Technical University of Munich. They show that the structure of blood vascular network is dynamic and can adapt […]
Lab earthquakes show how grains at fault boundaries lead to major quakes: Faults once thought to be ‘creeping’ yet stable may be at risk for big ruptures
By simulating earthquakes in a lab, Caltech engineers have provided strong experimental support for a form of earthquake propagation now thought responsible for the magnitude-9.0 earthquake that devastated the coast of Japan in 2011. Along some fault lines, which are the boundaries of tectonic plates, a fine-grained gravel is formed as the plates grind against […]
Are ultra-processed foods harmful? Experts weigh the evidence
Dietary guidelines form the basis for nutrition advice and regulations around the world. While there is strong scientific consensus around most existing guidelines, one question has recently stirred debate: Should consumers be warned to avoid ultra-processed foods? Two papers published today in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) outline the case for and against […]
30 Relatable Tweets About Social Anxiety
For many people, it manifests in the form of paralyzing fear and self-doubt when faced with situations that require interaction with other humans. They might also experience intense rumination over past exchanges and even physical symptoms like sweating and labored breathing. Although social anxiety can feel isolating, the people of Twitter are there to remind […]
Long-hypothesized ‘next generation wonder material’ created: Scientists have successfully synthesized graphyne, which has been theorized for decades
For over a decade, scientists have attempted to synthesize a new form of carbon called graphyne with limited success. That endeavor is now at an end, though, thanks to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder. Graphyne has long been of interest to scientists because of its similarities to the “wonder material” graphene — […]
Dominant form of heart failure caused by metabolic-immune interaction, review article suggests
The dominant form of heart failure worldwide appears to be caused by a strong, bidirectional interaction between the body’s response to metabolic stress and the immune system, according to a review article written by UT Southwestern researchers and colleagues. The article, published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, argues for more research into this root cause to […]