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Birds can see much of the world around them, but when flying in flocks they only pay attention to the birds next to them or in front of them. They do not coordinate their movements with the birds behind them. This behavior appears to contradict Newton’s third law. This is the famous principle of action and reaction, often summarized as, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” This principle is easy to see in everyday life. When we run, our feet push against the ground and the ground pushes back with the same force. The same idea…

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland is the first to investigate the effects of the prebiotic xylooligosaccharide (XOS) on fatty liver in humans. The findings of this study suggest that fiber supplements may reduce harmful metabolic byproducts in the gut, thereby improving liver health. Importantly, the composition of the gut microbiota before taking the supplement influences the observed effects. Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) is a common comorbidity of overweight and obesity, affecting approximately 75% of overweight individuals. If left untreated, it can progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Although lifestyle changes remain the main…

Surgical artificial intelligence company Uncovr has secured $7 million in seed funding for a platform that analyzes surgical videos and automatically generates procedural coding and clinical documentation. Index Ventures led the startup’s seed round, with Seedcamp, Frst, No Labels Ventures, and Entrepreneurs First also supporting the round. Digital Surgery founder Jean Nehme, Color Health CEO Othman Laraki, Meta board member Charlie Songhurst, and a group of surgeons and operators also contributed to the round. Launched in 2025 by Ines Iraki, Johann Diep, and Eric Vibert, MD, Uncovr automatically generates procedural coding and surgical reports directly from surgical video and intraoperative…

New research published in engineering combined machine learning (ML) and experimental validation to identify the natural flavonoid dihydromyricetin (DHM) as a potent inhibitor of the TGF-β/ALK5 signaling cascade with therapeutic potential in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a chronic, progressive, life-threatening lung disease characterized by diffuse alveolitis, structural destruction, and excessive extracellular matrix deposition, with a median survival of only 3 to 5 years. Current drug treatments, including pirfenidone and nintedanib, only slightly slow disease progression and cannot halt or reverse fibrosis, creating an urgent need for new therapeutic approaches. In this study, researchers built a fine-tuned ML classification…

Recent research published in natural medicine Evidence shows that special brain implants can enable people with severe paralysis to communicate and operate computers independently at home. The system translated brain signals into text and computer cursor movements, allowing participants to talk and work without the need for daily supervision from scientists. These discoveries represent an important step toward developing practical assistive devices for people who have lost the ability to speak or move. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease that gradually impairs a person’s ability to control their muscles. This condition often results in complete loss of speech…

Widely known as the “forever chemicals,” PFAS are among the most stubborn contaminants facing scientists today. These compounds are so stable that they can persist in water supplies, ecosystems, and even the human body for decades. Because of their persistent actions, PFAS contamination is a growing environmental and public health concern around the world. Now, researchers have discovered important clues that could help improve efforts to eliminate these chemicals. New clues in the fight against PFAS contamination New research shows that PFAS can be broken down using intense light without adding chemicals. More importantly, the researchers identified the key process…

MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) – African and Commonwealth countries on Tuesday called for swift implementation. groundbreaking treaty He warned that despite record efforts to protect the high seas and protect the oceans, much of the world’s ocean protection still exists on paper.The call to action was announced at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa. It is the first time that an African country has hosted this major annual event, which focuses on addressing critical ocean issues such as climate change, biodiversity and pollution. The conference is attended by hundreds of representatives from Africa, the United States, the European Union, and…

Main findingsIncreased combined PFAS exposure, primarily caused by the chemical PFHxS, was associated with approximately 50% higher odds of MS overall and approximately 60% higher odds among women.PFHxS, which is used in antifouling textiles, food packaging, and firefighting foams, showed the strongest and most consistent association with MS. For each increase in PFHxS levels, the odds of MS increased by approximately 53% overall and by 56% in women.Women with MS had higher blood levels of the ‘eternal chemical’ perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) To a lesser extent, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was also higher in women without the disease and in women…

Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI).Several of the largest lobbying firms in the United States that work on behalf of chemical industry interest groups fighting strict regulations for harmful “permanent chemicals” in drinking water also represent local governments tackling health and water quality issues caused by pollution, according to a new report. The report, released Tuesday by F Minus, a nonprofit that tracks lobbyists, and Mothers Out Front, a child health and climate justice group, examines federal lobbying disclosure forms for 2024 and 2025 and examines the findings of four lobbying firms whose clients include…

An experimental study in adults with moderate to severe depression found that a 10-week moderate-intensity supervised Nordic walking program significantly reduced symptoms of depression within the first 5 weeks compared to an inactive control group. Participants in the experimental group received two Nordic walking sessions per week. The paper was published in. Affective Disorders Journal. Supervised Nordic walking is a structured form of walking in which participants exercise using specially designed poles and under the guidance of a trained instructor or medical professional. Pole moves your arms, shoulders, and upper body, so it typically requires more muscle groups than regular…