A nutrient cycle refers to the exchange of organic and inorganic matter throughout an ecosystem, causing particular substances and elements to be sequestered, removed, recycled, and generated in the environment. Microbial life has long been known to play a vital role in the consumption and regeneration of resources in the environment at many levels and could be considered the major […]

A large new study finds an association between mental health conditions and dementia later in life. While research has not established a causal link, mental health issues remain a predictor of dementia. Successfully addressing mental health conditions may help reduce the likelihood of dementia for older adults. As of 2020, there were over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia, […]

This Morning's Dr Chris discusses the signs of high cholesterol We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info High cholesterol is a red flag and risk factor for […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Loury Mooruth, 62, said she was “over the moon” to be among the first to receive the life-changing drug after […]

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server assessed the impact of social isolation and loneliness during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown. Study: Loneliness and diurnal cortisol levels during COVID-19 lockdown: the roles of living situation, relationship status and relationship quality. Image Credit: fizkes/Shutterstock Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a massive influx of patients into physical and […]

On dialysis for kidney failure and assume swimming or sit ups are out of the question? Think again. New international guidelines have been released on the eve of Kidney Health Week showing how important it is for dialysis patients to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. Dialysis patient Dean Churcham demonstrates the benefits of regular exercise. Image Credit: UniSA […]

Switching up your workouts is a really great way to make sure your mind and body stay engaged — and especially when you’re working out at home, you may not have the same motivation you’d have while attending classes or physically going to the gym. And if you really miss the gym experience of being able to get some advice […]

Fortis Life Sciences has acquired Abcore, a San Diego, California, USA based antibody discovery platform specializing in nanobody technology. With the addition of Abcore, Fortis extends its capabilities into the antibody discovery market serving biopharma customers developing antibody and nanobody-based therapeutics. Abcore is a powerful addition to the Fortis portfolio and deepens our antibody product and service capabilities. We are […]

By employing artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to formulate therapeutic proteins, a team led by Rutgers researchers has successfully stabilized an enzyme able to degrade scar tissue resulting from spinal cord injuries and promote tissue regeneration. The study, recently published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, details the team's ground-breaking stabilization of the enzyme Chondroitinase ABC, (ChABC) offering new hope for patients […]

Maintaining social distancing policies as vaccines are being rolled out may prevent the evolution of vaccine-resistant strains of SARS-CoV-2, suggests a mathematical biology study published in Nature Human Behaviour. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, focus has been placed on worldwide vaccination, zyrtec gunes alerjisi with the hope that social and economic activities—and the relaxation of associated social distancing measures—can gradually […]