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A newly discovered communication system in the microscopic “antennae” of cells may help explain how some congenital heart defects develop. When genetic mutations disrupt this system, the effects may extend beyond the heart to organs including the brain, kidneys, and skeleton.
Scientists have discovered that the brain’s short-range wiring may help protect cognition even as gray matter shrinks with age. Healthier connections just beneath the brain’s surface were linked to better language skills and appeared to weaken the impact of gray matter loss.
Anthropic said it measured AI-led research and development, oversight of AI agents and compute allocation within the company.
A kimchi-derived bacterium can bind to nanoplastics under gut-like conditions and may help carry them out of the body. In mice, the probiotic more than doubled the amount of nanoplastics detected in feces, pointing to a surprising potential use for microbes from fermented foods.
The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.
Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates makes early years programme Flying Start a red line in negotiations.
