Common medications may secretly rewire your gut for years

Medications a person took years ago can still influence the community of microbes living in their gut, according to a large study conducted by the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics. By examining stool samples and prescription data from more than 2,500 participants in the Estonian Biobank’s Microbiome cohort, scientists…

Scientists grow metal instead of 3D printing it — and it’s 20x stronger

Vat photopolymerization is a type of 3D printing that involves pouring a light-reactive liquid resin into a container and then solidifying specific areas with a laser or ultraviolet light to create a shape. However, because this method only works with light-sensitive polymers, its practical uses are limited. Some researchers have…

Scientists unlock nature’s secret to a cancer-fighting molecule

Scientists at UBC Okanagan have discovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural substance with potential anti-cancer properties. Mitraphylline is part of a small family of plant-derived molecules known as spirooxindole alkaloids. These compounds feature unique, “twisted” ring-like chemical structures and are recognized for their strong biological effects, including anti-tumor…

Why GPS fails in cities. And how it was brilliantly fixed

Our everyday GPS struggles in “urban canyons,” where skyscrapers bounce satellite signals, confusing even advanced navigation systems. NTNU scientists created SmartNav, combining satellite corrections, wave analysis, and Google’s 3D building data for remarkable precision. Their method achieved accuracy within 10 centimeters during testing. The breakthrough could make reliable urban navigation…

Medio Oriente: Pace a Gaza, le reazioni dal mondo – Notizie – Ansa.it

 “L’accordo sulla prima fase dell’intesa di pace per Gaza segna un importante passo avanti.     Si tratta di un risultato diplomatico di grande rilievo e di una reale opportunità per porre fine a una guerra devastante e liberare tutti gli ostaggi.     L’Ue farà tutto il possibile per sostenerne l’attuazione”.…

Scientists suggest the brain may work best with 7 senses, not just 5

Skoltech scientists have devised a mathematical model of memory. By analyzing its new model, the team came to surprising conclusions that could prove useful for robot design, artificial intelligence, and for better understanding of human memory. Published in Scientific Reports, the study suggests there may be an optimal number of…

Scientists just found a molecule that could stop Parkinson’s in its tracks

Researchers at the University of Bath, in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford and Bristol, have developed a molecule that prevents the clumping and build-up of a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and related dementias. The team has successfully demonstrated it works in an animal model of Parkinson’s and hopes…

New pill could finally control stubborn high blood pressure

Results from the FigHTN Phase 2 clinical trial showed baxdrostat, a new medication that inhibits the production of the hormone aldosterone, lowered systolic blood pressure by about 5% when added to the existing medications taken by people with chronic kidney disease and who also have uncontrolled high blood pressure. The…

Oggi al via i bonifici istantanei senza extra-costi – Notizie – Ansa.it

   Oggi, 9 ottobre, entra in vigore la seconda fase prevista dall’Ue in tema di bonifici istantanei, che diventano obbligatori per tutte le banche e i prestatori di servizi di pagamento, senza costi aggiuntivi per i clienti e con l’obbligo di verifica del beneficiario (verification of payee – VoP). Un…

E’ morto Paolo Sottocorona, volto del meteo di La7 – Tv – Ansa.it

E’ morto a 77 anni Paolo Sottocorona, volto delle previsioni meteo di La7. Si è spento a Firenze, città in cui era nato. Dopo aver studiato ingegneria, Sottocorona entrò nel 1972 nel Servizio meteorologico dell’Aeronautica Militare dove rimase fino al 1993 per poi dedicarsi alla sua passione di divulgatore scientifico.…

Giorgetti: “Bonus su prime case, rottamazione non per tutti” – Notizie – Ansa.it

Rottamazione ma non per tutti e sterilizzazione selettiva per l’aumento dell’età pensionabile oltre al prolungamento del bonus al 50% sulle prime case e alla conferma del contributo da parte delle banche “concertato” e senza intenti “punitivi”. Il ministro dell’Economia Giancarlo Giorgetti delinea, parlando in audizione sul Dpfp alcuni punti fermi…

Psicanalisi e abiti, come ci vestiamo dipende da Freud – Moda – Ansa.it

Dai tacchi a stiletto ai bustier, dai cappelli a cilindro alla moda dark-coquette o gotica, dallo stile ‘protettivo’ di abiti cocoon allo stile no gender, ciò che scegliamo di indossare parla di Freud e gli outfit vengono interpretati dalla lente della psicanalisi. La prima esibizione che ne esplora il legame…

Scientists reveal green tea’s fat-burning secret

Green tea is an ancient beverage recognized for its medicinal and antioxidant properties. It has been widely studied for its beneficial effects on metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Recent studies funded by FAPESP have deepened our understanding of the mechanisms of action of this infusion and revealed…