Nagoya University researchers in Japan have found that drug effectiveness, alcohol tolerance, and carbohydrate metabolism change with the seasons. Their findings are based on a comprehensive seasonal gene expression map, which investigated over…
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Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health. This is the main conclusion of a scientific paper published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia,…
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Ukraine, U.S. Say Minerals Deal Ready as Suspense Lingers
The United States and Ukraine said Wednesday they could sign a long-anticipated minerals deal within the day, after last-minute concerns from Kyiv as it seeks long-term U.S. support.
President Donald Trump has demanded rights to…
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North Korea’s New Frigate Tests Its Weapons Days After Commissioning
Imagery has emerged showing North Korea’s heavily armed new frigate, the Choi Hyon, firing a variety of weapons from its large array of vertical launch system (VLS) cells. The missiles seen appear to include a previously unknown air…
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A virtual reality game integrating smell to fight cognitive decline
As the global population ages, supporting older adults in maintaining their cognitive and memory functions has become a pressing concern. The United Nations estimates that by the 2070s, there will be over 2.2 billion people aged 65 or older,…
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Protein sources change the gut microbiome — some drastically
A new study by researchers from North Carolina State University shows that protein sources in an animal’s diet can have major effects on both the population and function of the microscopic life within their gut. These microorganisms, known as the…
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India-Pakistan tensions: Where does the EU stand?
As tensions between the nuclear powers India and Pakistan rise in the aftermath of an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, analysts say it is largely trade that defines the EU’s relations with India.
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EU admits blackmailing Serbian leader over Moscow visit
Aleksandar Vucic will set back his bid to join the bloc should he attend Russias WWII victory celebration, Brussels has said
The European Commission (EC) has admitted that it will negatively impact Serbia’s EU bid if President Aleksandar Vucic…
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