Study: Adding color to your plate may lower risk of cognitive decline

(American Academy of Neurology) A new study shows that people who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline. The research is published in the July 28, 2021, online issue of …

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A caffeine buzz helps bees learn to find specific flowers

(Cell Press) In a paper published July 28 in the journal Current Biology, researchers have shown that feeding bumble bees caffeine helps them better remember the smell of a specific flower with nectar inside. While previous studies have shown that bees like caffeine and will more frequently visit caffeinated flowers to get it, this is …

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The secret life of basking sharks

(PLOS) The Secret Life of Basking Sharks: Video recordings reveal feeding, courtship and social behaviors in Scottish waters. ​(PLOS) The Secret Life of Basking Sharks: Video recordings reveal feeding, courtship and social behaviors in Scottish waters. 

Man’s new best friend: What cats can teach us about human genetics and precision medicine

(Cell Press) Although cats have lived alongside humans for millennia, it remains a dogs’ world. This bias has historically bled into science as well. It’s time for cats to get their day, argues veterinary medicine expert Leslie Lyons (@LyonsLab) in a Forum published July 28 in the journal Trends in Genetics. Cats, she says, have …

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Stem cell treatments alleviate muscular dystrophy symptoms in compassionate-use study

(AlphaMed Press) Results of a compassionate-use study released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine show promising results for treating muscular dystrophies with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from Wharton’s jelly (WJ), a substance found in the umbilical cord. ​(AlphaMed Press) Results of a compassionate-use study released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine show promising results for treating …

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Machine learning for cardiovascular disease improves when social, environmental factors are included

(New York University) Machine learning can accurately predict cardiovascular disease and guide treatment–but models that incorporate social determinants of health better capture risk and outcomes for diverse groups, finds a new study by researchers at New York University’s School of Global Public Health and Tandon School of Engineering. ​(New York University) Machine learning can accurately …

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DNA tags enable blood-based tests to assess cancer treatment outcomes

(Georgetown University Medical Center) Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) shed into the blood was discovered in the late 1940s but with rapid advances in genomics and computational analytics in just the past few years, researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center now believe that studying tags, or modifications to this type of DNA, may lead to a …

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For animal societies, cohesion comes at a cost

(Max-Planck-Gesellschaft) In a first for wild primates, scientists use ‘Fitbit’ technology on a troop of baboons to reveal the price of sticking together–and who pays the most. ​(Max-Planck-Gesellschaft) In a first for wild primates, scientists use ‘Fitbit’ technology on a troop of baboons to reveal the price of sticking together–and who pays the most. 

Elsevier partners with American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics to publish Genetics in Medicine

(Elsevier) The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the only nationally recognized US medical professional organization solely dedicated to improving health through the practice of medical genetics and genomics, and Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, are delighted to announce a new partnership to publish ACMG’s official journal, Genetics …

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