An important chemical in the brain’s memory region that enables us to censor unwanted thoughts has been pinpointed by a University of Cambridge study. The finding helps scientists understand why people who suffer from disorders like depression, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety often experience repeated intrusive thoughts when these circuits malfunction. “Our ability…
Author: Florian Rosado
Adenine DNA Methylation Seen In Stress Response
A novel DNA adenine modification, N(6)-methyladenine (6mA), recently discovered in mammalian cells, has been demonstrated in the mouse brain in response to environmental stress in a study from Emory University. The function of 6mA in the mammalian brain remain unclear. Geneticists at Emory University School of Medicine led by Peng Jin, PhD have been studying…
Does The Lightning Process Help With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
People receiving Lightning Process therapy in addition to usual chronic fatigue syndrome care had improved physical function, fatigue and anxiety symptoms, according to a small UK study. The research investigated whether a treatment called the Lightning Process helped teenagers being treated for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis). The study randomly…
Encoding Unique Fluorescent Profiles Enables Microbiota Strain Distinction
Gut microbes play a variety of roles in health and disease, but there has been a dearth of tools to investigate the relationship between microbial activity and host physiology. Two new studies in mice have now overcome this hurdle, making it possible to simultaneously visualize multiple bacterial strains in the gut by making them express…
Nano-therapy Checkpoint Blockade Finds and Kills Deadly Tumors
A new cancer therapy, called checkpoint blockade, has had some striking successes, but unfortunately, it hasn’t shown potential for treating the most lethal tumours. Now, scientists are testing nanoparticles to spur checkpoint blockade into more potent action. Wenbin Lin, a chemistry professor at the University of Chicago, said: “Everybody out there working in the cancer…
Tai Chi Reduces Falling Risk For Older Adults
Researchers have compared the effects of tai chi to leg strengthening exercises, a physical therapy called “lower extremity training,” or LET, in reducing falls. Falls are a leading cause of serious injuries in older adults and can lead to hospitalization, nursing home admission, and even death. Arthritis, heart disease, muscle weakness, vision and balance problems,…
Even Sticky Liquids Won’t Stick To This Surface
A new engineered surface can outperform some of nature’s best water repellents, including the leaves of the lotus flower. Creating surfaces that make liquid droplets more mobile could help prevent icing on aircraft wings and improve water harvesting in arid regions. Tak-Sing Wong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State, says: This represents a…
Diaphragm Breathing
Singers, cyclists, yoga practitioners, scuba divers and marathon runners know that breathing properly is a baseline to good health, fitness and performance. It’s no coincidence that they all use diaphragmatic breathing. Diaphragm Breathing is breathing deep into the lungs by contracting your diaphragm muscles instead of breathing shallowly by flexing your rib cage. When you…
What is Acupoint Therapy
There are many offshoots of acupuncture that are lesser known to the population at large and one of these is acupoint therapy. Acupoint therapy is an extension of akupunkt massage which was created by Willy Penzel and is a part of his modern APM system. Acupoint therapy allows for the stimulation of a variety of…