Scientists have discovered that genetic material in the cell that was previously thought to be ‘junk’ because of its apparent lack of function likely plays a part in regulating genetic …read more Source:: Science
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Three-quarters of COPD cases are linked to childhood risk factors that are exacerbated in adulthood
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•Three-quarters of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cases have their origins in poor lung function pathways beginning in childhood. These pathways are associated with exposures in childhood, and amplified by …read more Source:: Science
Women who clean at home or work face increased lung function decline
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•Women who work as cleaners or regularly use cleaning sprays or other cleaning products at home appear to experience a greater decline in lung function over time than women who …read more Source:: Science
WordPress’s broken automatic update function
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•Thanks to a bug, you must manually patch WordPress 4.9.3. Unless you do, you’ll be stuck on WordPress 4.9.3 and vulnerable to the next WordPress attacks. …read more Source:: Linux
‘Turbo charge’ for your brain?
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•Two brain regions — the medial frontal and lateral prefrontal cortices — control most executive function. Researchers used high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) to synchronize oscillations between them, improving …read more Source:: Science
Breakthrough device heals organs with a single touch
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•Researchers have developed a device that can switch cell function to rescue failing body functions with a single touch. The technology, known as Tissue Nanotransfection (TNT), injects genetic code into …read more Source:: Science
Brain training has no effect on decision-making or cognitive function, researchers report
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•A recent study found that, not only did commercial brain training with Lumosity™ have no effect on decision-making, it also had no effect on cognitive function beyond practice effects on …read more Source:: Science
Teenage binge drinking can affect brain function of future offspring
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•Repeated binge drinking during adolescence can affect brain functions in future generations, potentially putting offspring at risk for such conditions as depression, anxiety, and metabolic disorders, a study has found. …read more Source:: Science