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Another primate (out of 12 species) observed to nose-picking, booger-eating for the first time: the finger of the aye-aye can reach through its nose to the back of its throat, with the animals seen licking off the gathered mucus, this could play an important role in the immune syste
nhm.ac.ukSubmitted by giuliomagnifico t3_ygq5mk
Researchers found that inflammation lingered in mice that had been fed a high-fat diet after the rodents shed the ounces. The findings hint at a potential link between obesity and inflammation, as well as evidence that these issues may remain regardless of whether or not one loses weight.
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A new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue and promotes cell and tissue repair. The biomaterial was tested and proven effective in treating tissue damage caused by heart attacks in both rodent and large animal models
today.ucsd.eduSubmitted by giuliomagnifico t3_10rxlco
Healthcare workers in England experience PTSD at twice the rate of the general public. NHS staff have diagnosable mental health conditions, and are likely be functionally impaired, increasing the likelihood of poor care delivery, and other undesirable outcomes for themselves and others
kcl.ac.ukSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_zgvr49
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A number of studies have already shown that synthetic chemicals can harm the bees that are vital to the pollination of plants. New research now additionally indicates that fertilizers may disrupt bees' ability to identify flowers, reducing the likelihood of the insects landing on them.
newatlas.comSubmitted by MistWeaver80 t3_yr4lps
Researchers have developed new “intelligent compaction” technology, which integrates into a road roller and can assess in real-time the quality of road base compaction. Improved road construction can reduce potholes and maintenance costs, and lead to safer, more resilient roads
uts.edu.auSubmitted by giuliomagnifico t3_yv9ckb
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