This protective enzyme could help stop fatty liver disease from getting worse

Researchers co-led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University have identified an enzyme that may help protect the liver from the damage that can occur as the most common form of liver disease becomes more severe. The findings, from a preclinical study published in Nature Metabolism, could eventually support new strategies for…

ESA’s Juice just used Earth as a slingshot to Jupiter

The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) made a close pass by Earth on September 28, skimming the outer reaches of the atmosphere and using our planet’s gravity to reshape its path toward Jupiter while consuming very little fuel. The carefully planned gravity assist changed Juice’s direction by…

Chang’e-6 lunar soil contains a surprising magnetic time capsule

The Moon no longer generates a global magnetic field, but traces of its ancient magnetism remain locked inside lunar rocks and soil. By studying the magnetic minerals preserved in these materials, scientists can reconstruct how the Moon’s magnetic environment changed over time. Researchers analyzing metallic iron inside impact glass from…

Powerful simulations reveal how the first stars changed the universe

Researchers are using extraordinarily detailed computer simulations to reconstruct one of the most transformative periods in cosmic history: the era when the first stars and galaxies began to emerge. The work is part of the MEGATRON project, led by researchers at the University of Bath in the UK with collaborators…

Leucine does more than build muscle. It powers up your cells

Mitochondria are often described as the powerhouses of the cell because they produce much of the energy our bodies need to grow, move, repair tissues, and carry out everyday functions. But they do not operate at a constant pace. Instead, mitochondria continuously adjust their activity depending on how much energy…

Your gut may be making a molecule that raises Alzheimer’s risk

A molecule made by bacteria in the digestive system may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia, according to new research. The finding could point scientists toward a potential treatment strategy aimed at lowering Alzheimer’s risk. Nearly a decade ago, a research team…

Scientists just made a superconductor stronger using “empty space”

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that quantum fluctuations in a vacuum can strengthen superconductivity, opening a new path for controlling unusual states of matter. The study, published in Nature, was led by Profs. Changgan Zeng and Guanghui Cheng of the University of Science and Technology of China of…

F1: Verstappen in pole a Sepang, Hamilton secondo – F1 – Ansa.it

Max Verstappen si prende la pole position del Gran Premio del Bahrein, che si disputa però a Sepang, in Malesia. Nelle qualifiche, l’olandese su Red Bull precede la Ferrari di Lewis Hamilton. Terzo Isack Hadjar con l’altra Red Bull, che però perde 5 posizioni per una penalità già prevista: partirà…

Vitamin C linked to fewer deaths in blood disorder trial

Vitamin C can increase the activity of cellular proteins known as TET enzymes, which help regulate whether certain genes are switched on or off. Reduced TET enzyme activity is a common feature in some blood cancers, prompting researchers to investigate whether vitamin C supplements might benefit people at risk of…

Sinner salta anche il Masters di Shanghai – Tennis – Ansa.it

Jannik Sinner rinuncia completamente alla trasferta asiatica, saltando anche il Masters 1000 di Shanghai. “Purtroppo quest’anno non potrò giocare al Rolex Shanghai Masters, come avrei sperato – annuncia l’altoatesino sui social -. Mi è sempre piaciuto giocare davanti ai tifosi di Shanghai e mi dispiace davvero molto non poterlo fare…

Aperti i seggi in Lettonia per le elezioni politiche – Notizie – Ansa.it

Hanno avuto inizio regolarmente alle 8 di stamane (ora lettone, le 7 in Italia) per concludersi alle 20 le elezioni per il rinnovo dei 100 seggi del Parlamento unicamerale della Lettonia. Gli elettori potranno scegliere i membri del nuovo Parlamento tra i 1.428 candidati di quattordici liste.     Gli ultimi…