MIT researchers discover ‘anti-aging molecule’ that can heal DNA lesions linked with Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive declines from aging Researchers identified the enzyme HDAC1 as helpful in healing DNA damage As people age, lesions form on parts of their DNA that lowers cognitive function HDAC1 stimulates production of another enzyme that can heal these lesions … Read more
An antibody first identified in a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) survivor may stop the novel coronavirus in its tracks. The antibody, called S309, targets the ‘spike proteins’ found on the outside of the virus that are used to invade our cells. Lab tests showed S309 sticks to the proteins, effectively neutralizing them, according to researchers … Read more
Origin of the Species: Eighty gestures are decoded as scientists discover that chimpanzees have a secret language EXCLUSIVE Dr Hobaiter thought to be first person to fully understand chimps The 39-year-old spent 13 years decoding their distinctive gestures in Uganda Meanings behind their body movements include ‘come here’, ‘let’s go’ and ‘stop’ By Eleanor Sharples … Read more
Most visitors to the United Arab Emirates go to enjoy the glitzy hotels, round-the-year sun and glamorous nightlife. But only yards away from the holidaymakers, there is a major campaign in progress to try and protect one of the planet’s most endangered marine species. At the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel, with its iconic sail-shaped … Read more
Like many, I’ve long believed that our relentless use of social media is, for want of a better term, rotting our brains. Over-reliance on screens is compromising our physical health, so it can’t be good for our brains, either. I have a particular loathing for video games – a pursuit three of my children have … Read more
Wait till you see the fish! Father-of-two discover ‘world’s biggest chip’ measuring SEVEN inches long in bag of McCain’s Oliver Dale made the discovery while making tea of chicken, chips and salad The dad-of-two bought the family bag of McCain oven chips from Asda in York A spokesman for the Guinness World Records has welcomed … Read more
Exclusive for MoS readers: Discover the Danube with John Simpson – see Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, plus meet the BBC star By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 11 May 2019 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 11 May 2019 Sailing along the mighty Danube is one of the world’s great river journeys and on this … Read more
Millions of us dread bedtime as we lay tossing and turning trying to nod off. But a new study that suggests insomnia is in our genes gives scientists new hope of a cure. After analysing the DNA of more than 85,000 people, researchers discovered 47 genetic sites which determine how easily we nod off, as … Read more
Is there a cure in sight for OCD? Experts discover protein that causes anxiety in humans could be neutralised to provide new treatment for obsessive behaviour Researchers find OCD patients have six times more of ‘iMood’ anxiety protein Scientists say the discovery could ‘radically change the lives’ of OCD sufferers Experts at two London universities may … Read more
Hiding in plain sight: Scientists discover 19 interstellar asteroids between Jupiter and Neptune that may have been orbiting the Sun for more than 4.5 billion years The 19 asteroids were found orbiting the sun between Jupiter and Neptune They joined the solar system around 4.5billion years ago and never left As the universe expanded and the … Read more