Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide

A new investigation has identified a connection between prenatal exposure to the commonly used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and measurable differences in brain structure, along with reduced motor skills, among children and adolescents in New York City. Researchers found that these brain and motor abnormalities appear to persist for years after…

After 250 years, an 18th-century mechanical volcano erupts to life

An intricate mechanical model created in 1775 to capture the explosive beauty of Italy’s Mount Vesuvius has erupted to life for the very first time, 250 years after it was first imagined. The recreation was made possible through modern engineering and the creative problem-solving of two University of Melbourne students.…

Mattarella ad Abu Mazen: ‘Anp interlocutore fondamentale’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

“Per la Repubblica italiana è un grande piacere averla qui a Roma confermando la grande amicizia che lega Palestina e Italia”, ha detto il presidente della Repubblica, Sergio Mattarella, incontrando al Quirinale il presidente palestinese Abu Mazen. “L’Autorità nazionale palestinese è un interlocutore assolutamente fondamentale per l’Italia e la Comunità…

Black hole blast outshines 10 trillion Suns

The Universe’s most massive stars typically end their lives in spectacular explosions known as supernovae before collapsing into black holes. But one enormous star seems to have met a very different fate. Instead of exploding, it strayed too close to an immense black hole, which tore it apart and consumed…

“Leggere può cambiare tutto. Dieci anni di #ioleggoperché” – Libri – Ansa.it

“Leggere può cambiare tutto. Dieci anni di #ioleggoperché” è il documentario realizzato dall’Associazione Italiana Editori (AIE) con il sostegno di Pirelli per celebrare i dieci anni del grande progetto sociale che ha trasformato il volto delle biblioteche scolastiche italiane. In dieci anni, grazie a #ioleggoperché, sono stati donati oltre 3,7…

Cgil annuncia lo sciopero generale il 12 dicembre – Notizie – Ansa.it

L’assemblea dei delegati della Cgil ha deciso lo sciopero generale per il 12 dicembre, contro la legge di bilancio del Governo. L’annuncio è stato dato oggi nel corso di una iniziativa del sindacato a Firenze da Fulvio Fammoni, presidente dell’assemblea generale Cgil. All’iniziativa partecipa anche il segretario generale Maurizio Landini.…

The hidden “Big Bang” that decides how bowel cancer grows

Just as the universe began with a colossal explosion, bowel cancer also experiences a “Big Bang” moment that determines how it will grow and spread, according to new research supported by Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust. Scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research in London, the Fondazione Human…

Scientists discover how hair cells can help heal skin faster

The skin contains two main types of adult stem cells: epidermal stem cells and hair follicle stem cells. Normally, each type has a clear role — one maintains the skin while the other supports hair growth. However, research from Rockefeller University has revealed that hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs) are…

Ogni sigaretta ruba 20 minuti di vita – Sanità – Ansa.it

Ogni sigaretta ruba in media 20 minuti di vita – 22 per le donne e 17 per gli uomini e le patologie collegate al tabacco causano ogni anno 93mila morti solo in Italia. Il costo annuale generato per il Servizio sanitario nazionale supera i 24 miliardi di euro. Tre numeri…

The bright colors in your food may be harming your kids

Nearly one in five packaged foods and drinks in the United States contain synthetic food dyes, according to new research that analyzed 39,763 grocery store products. The study was recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Synthetic dyes are often added to make foods look…

Seul, la Corea del Nord ha lanciato un missile balistico – Asia – Ansa.it

La Corea del Nord ha lanciato almeno un “non identificato” missile balistico verso il mar del Giappone. Lo riferisce il Comando congiunto dei capi di Stato maggiore di Seul, nel resoconto della Yonhap, a conferma della ripresa delle provocazioni di parte di Pyongyang. Il Nord, infatti, ha testato missili balistici…

Rare desert berry could transform diabetes treatment

In what could mark a major step forward for diabetes care, scientists have found extraordinary health benefits in a little-known desert plant. The fruit of Nitraria roborowskii Kom, long used in traditional medicine, showed strong potential to fight insulin resistance and restore healthy metabolism in diabetic mice. The plant extract…

Mini llama proteins show promise for Alzheimer’s treatment

Nanobodies, which are very small proteins found in camelid species such as camels, llamas, and alpacas, may provide a powerful new way to treat brain disorders like schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study published on November 5 in the Cell Press journal Trends in Pharmacological Sciences explains how their…

Common acne drug may protect against schizophrenia

A widely used antibiotic may help lower the chances of some young people developing schizophrenia, according to new research. Scientists found that adolescents receiving mental health care who were prescribed the antibiotic doxycycline were significantly less likely to develop schizophrenia later in life than those treated with other antibiotics. Experts…

Europa League: Glasgow Rangers-Roma 0-2 – Notizie – Ansa.it

 Le risposte che voleva Gian Piero Gasperini arrivano in Scozia, dove la Roma batte 2-0 i Rangers smuovendo una classifica di Europa League che fino alla trasferta di Glasgow vedeva i giallorossi con appena tre punti su nove a disposizione. Dopo le sconfitte casalinghe con Lille e Viktoria Plzen, infatti,…