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MicroRNA is the master regulator of the genome − researchers are learning how to treat disease by harnessing the way it controls genes

The Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, and life less than a billion years after that. Although life as we know it is dependent on four major macromolecules – DNA, RNA, proteins and lipids – only one is thought to have been present at the beginning of life: RNA.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

New Study Uncovers Profound Implications Of E.coli’s Antibiotic Resistance Evolution

E.coli's ability to evolve antibiotic resistance may be greater than previously thought, study reveals

Zenger · Nov 27, 2023

£10 protein shakes help Joe and the Juice sales surge past £45 million

The rise of the £10 protein shake has helped lift sales at Joe and the Juice to a record £45 million in the UK, its latest accounts show. 

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2023

COVID-19: new brain damage mechanism uncovered

COVID-19 has caused Long COVID, a set of long-term health issues. Harvard study reports 10% risk of getting Long COVID, with brain fog a prominent symptom. Stony Brook study finds significant intellectual decline in those with Long COVID. UQ & Macquarie U researchers discover brain cells fuse together due to…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Winter fueling: how to match your cycling nutrition to the demands of cold weather riding

Getting the most out of your winter training means making sure you are optimally fuelled for every ride - here's what you need to know about the specific demands of cold season nutrition

Cycling Weekly · Nov 18, 2023

The unusual ‘mutations’ that protect humans from viruses | Explained

Paramutations protect humans against viruses and are triggered by piRNA clusters, which are 3% of the fruit fly genome. Paramutations involve a small chemical modification of a chromosomal protein, flipping a nearby gene into a silenced state. William Bateson and Caroline Pellew discovered the first paramutation in the culinary pea…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

New blood tests for dementia announced, but what can they tell us and who will benefit?

A five-year, £5 million initiative has just been launched to investigate the feasibility of using new blood tests in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Alzheimer’s Society are working with the National Institute for Health and Care Research to use these blood tests in the NHS.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2023

Beef is a way of life in Texas, but it's hard on the planet. This rancher thinks she can change that

For generations, beef has been the most quintessential of American main courses, and a premium protein around the world

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Jurassic Park: why we're still struggling to realise it 30 years on

Jurassic Park is arguably the ultimate Hollywood blockbuster. Aside from the appeal of human-chomping dinosaurs, tense action sequences and ground-breaking cinematography, its release in 1993 was a movies-meet-science milestone.

The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023

Here’s How To Get A Tub Of MyProtein Clear Whey For 1p—But You’ll Have To Act Fast!

This incredible deal offers a 500g tub of one of my favorite protein powders for just 1p! Here’s what you need to know to get in on the action

Coach · Nov 16, 2023