Repulsion mechanism between neurons governs fly brain structure

The brain’s structure has columnar features, which are hypothesized to arise from nerve cells (neurons) stemming from the same parent cell, initially forming radial units. How exactly this process unfolds at the molecular level remains unexplained, however. Now, an important insight comes from Makoto Sato and colleagues from Kanazawa University who show how, in the fly brain, a gene known […]

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Severe hypoglycemia may up fall risk in older adults with T2DM

(HealthDay)—Severe hypoglycemia is associated with a substantially higher risk for falls among community-dwelling adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the September issue of Diabetes Care. Alexandra K. Lee, Ph.D., from the University of California in San Francisco, and colleagues used data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study to identify 1,162 participants with diagnosed diabetes […]

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Inside Pregnant Hannah Ferrier's Baby Shower Ahead of Daughter's Birth

Almost there! Pregnant Hannah Ferrier enjoyed “the most amazing baby shower” on Saturday, August 29. Eniko Parrish and More Pregnant Stars Celebrate Baby Showers: Pics “Baby Shower 2020,” the Below Deck alum, 33, captioned an Instagram slideshow of party photos, featuring a balloon backdrop, sweet treats and more . “I am blown away daily by the people that surround me. Thank […]

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Gut microbes could unlock the secret to healthy ageing

Bacteria and other microorganisms in the digestive tract are linked with dozens of health conditions including high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and body mass index (BMI) according to research presented today at ESC Congress 2020. “Our study indicates that microbiota might have an important role in maintaining health and could help us develop novel treatments,” said study author Dr. […]

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Sutton Foster Doesn't Miss 'Busy Schedule' Quarantining With Daughter Emily

Slowing down. Sutton Foster has been having an “amazing” time hanging at home with her daughter, Emily, amid the coronavirus pandemic. How Kate Hudson, More Celeb Parents Are Keeping Kids Busy in Quarantine “We go hiking and that’s sort of her education right now,” the Younger star, 45, exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, August 26, while promoting her Lactaid […]

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SalivaDirect: What you need to know about the new COVID-19 test

As businesses and schools tentatively reopen amid an ongoing pandemic, scientists at the Yale School of Public Health have developed a new method to determine whether someone has COVID-19. The method, known as SalivaDirect, offers a range of benefits over existing testing methods and continues to draw widespread attention from around the United States and many countries beyond. Here are […]

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