Imagine if three times as much grain could be obtained from the same amount of wheat plants as is currently possible, using the same amount of land, water and fertilizer. Well, that could soon be possible, thanks to a new genetic discovery. Continue Reading Category:Science Tags:University of Maryland, Agriculture, Crops, Plants, Wheat, Food| New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent? A study published in Nature Microbiology has for the first time homed in on the specific combination of temperature, acidity, and microbes involved in the optimal fermentation process for cocoa beans. They then proposed an ideal microbial formulation for developing the flavors of fine chocolate. Continue Reading Category:Science Tags:Bacteria, Food,...| New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
The dream of the ancient alchemists may come true as Marathon Fusion announces that its tokamak fusion reactor technology can turn common mercury into gold as a byproduct of fusion operations in quantities that would make Auric Goldfinger blush.| New Atlas
What has no brain, no nervous system, and not even nerves, yet acts as if it has reflexes? The answer is a Venus fly trap. This famous carnivorous plant captures insects and other small animals – and scientists have now figured out how.| New Atlas
An innovative start-up is out to change how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is managed, bypassing the traditional route of medication to instead use non-invasive light electrical brain stimulation delivered by a headband worn for just 20 minutes a day. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Brain, ADHD, Brain stimulation, Device, Artificial Intelligence| ADHD & Autism
A new study has challenged the long-held assumption that autistic people are emotionally stunted, finding that, in fact, people with autism experience complex emotions. It’s hoped these findings will lead to better therapy strategies for neurodivergent people. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Autism, Emotions, Rutgers University, neurodiversity| ADHD & Autism
We know that present-day European and Asian-derived humans have inherited between 1.5% and 4% of Neanderthal DNA, but how does that seemingly small amount of ancient genetic material impact modern physical and mental health? Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Genome, Genetics, Autism, Clemson University, Loyola University| ADHD & Autism
While current diagnostic definitions of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are relatively new, the general condition has been identified by clinicians under a variety of names for centuries. Recent genetic studies have revealed the condition to be highly heritable, meaning the majority of those with the condition have genetically inherited it from their parents. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:ADHD, Evolution, History, University of Penns...| ADHD & Autism
For the first time, scientists have described a biochemical mechanism linking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with the common but problematic compound Bisphenol A (BPA), which can leach into food and water from food and drink packaging. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Rutgers University, Rowan University, Plastic, ADHD, Autism, Plastic waste, Hormone, Poisons| ADHD & Autism
A compelling study has utilized a new kind of computer modeling to investigate how pre-existing drugs could be repurposed to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Among the findings was a curious discovery indicating a common anti-diarrhea drug could hypothetically improve ASD symptoms. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Autism, Protein, Brain, Behavior| ADHD & Autism
New findings from a team of Australian scientists suggest increased exposure to testosterone during pregnancy, triggered by a vitamin D deficiency, may be one of the causal factors explaining why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more common in boys. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Autism, Hormone, Pregnancy, Baby, Brain, Neuroscience, University of Queensland, New Atlas Audio| ADHD & Autism
A new study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances, is shedding light on the potential link between autism and gut microbiome impairments. The research reveals a mechanism by which altered gut bacteria populations can lead to abnormal microbial detoxification and mitochondrial dysfunction. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Gut Bacteria, Microbiome, Autism, metabolism, Enzyme, Neurological, New Atlas Audio| ADHD & Autism
A novel clinical trial from an international team of researchers has found a cheap, generic drug may effectively moderate the severity of symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. Most importantly, the new study suggests ASD symptoms could be improved via alterations to levels of two key neurotransmitters, pointing researchers to novel future drug treatments. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Autism, Neuroscience, Brain, Unive...| ADHD & Autism
New imaging research is offering detailed insights into the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and abnormal accumulations of iron in the brain. The study confirms a distinct correlation between higher iron deposits in particular brain regions and rates of cognitive decline.| New Atlas
Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have uncovered a mechanism they say contributes to the age-related accumulation of iron in the brain, a process some argue is a cause of cognitive decline. The study bolsters the hypothesis that reducing brain iron levels could combat neurodegenerative diseases…| New Atlas
Researchers have identified the oldest known fossils of primates, dating them to around 65.9 million years ago. That’s just after one of Earth’s biggest mass extinction events, and it suggests that the ancestor of all primates originally lived alongside the dinosaurs.| New Atlas
The US Food and Drug Administration’s controversial recent approval of Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm has been subject to vociferous criticism from many in the scientific community. Amidst concerns surrounding the drug’s efficacy and price, several expert advisors to the FDA have resigned in protest and…| New Atlas
A new study is suggesting a previously unknown protein may play a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. The research, led by Case Western Reserve University scientists, claims this novel protein facilitates the formation of the amyloid plaques thought to be a primary cause of…| New Atlas
In another instance of AI making itself genuinely useful, researchers at the University of Toronto (UoT) have identified a better catalyst for the production of green hydrogen using AI – saving themselves years in experimentation.| New Atlas
A component of the aromatic spice cinnamon caused hair follicles to sprout in the lab, with researchers now set on developing a novel treatment to reverse hair loss through the use of natural compounds.| New Atlas
