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We have identified Mrep, a macrophage population that plays an important role in muscle repair. However, in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), Mrep acts as a pathogenic cell that causes heterotopic ossification. These research results are expected to contribute not only to muscle regeneration therapy but also to the development of new treatments for FOP. Musculoskeletal diseases are a major cause of disability around the world, especially in aging societies like Japan. As we age, decreased muscle mass and physical activity weaken the body’s structural support, increasing the likelihood of falls, bruises, fractures, and subsequent functional decline. These injuries not only…

Artificial intelligence is often blamed for increasing energy use and exacerbating climate change, but new research suggests that its overall impact on global emissions is surprisingly small. The findings point to potential environmental and even economic benefits as AI continues to expand. Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Georgia Tech analyzed data from across the U.S. economy, along with estimates of how widely AI is being used in various industries. Their goal was to understand what would happen to energy use and emissions if AI adoption continued to increase at its current pace. According to data from the U.S.…

Scientists have identified a powerful pathway originating from the brain that causes rapid reductions in overall body fat, including stubborn fat deposits that normally resist diet and exercise. This process works independently of the nervous system signals that normally cause fat loss, and instead relies on specific conditions of low blood sugar and low insulin. The research results were published in a magazine natural metabolism. Survival depends on the body’s ability to store and mobilize calories when it is most needed. Most fat cells release energy in response to typical signals such as fasting and physical activity. However, humans and…

With the long-awaited new approval of a daily pill, Johnson & Johnson and Protagonist Therapeutics are taking on a group of bioinjectable drugs that have long dominated the lucrative psoriasis market. The FDA has approved the interleukin-23 (IL-23) receptor antagonist icotide (icotrokinra) for use in patients 12 years and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. This approval represents a “potentially transformative opportunity” for many patients and is consistent with new guidance from the International Council on Psoriasis, which recommends that patients move on to systemic treatment after cycles of topical treatment,…

This is the industrial version What homeowners can do to survive a hurricane. Only in this case, some technology companies plan to rely on off-grid gas power for many years. This comes as electricity is becoming a major political issue, with fights erupting over the cost of energy, its sources and who should pay for what. Data centers, which consume enormous amounts of energy, are at the center of this debate. Going off-grid wasn’t everyone’s first choice. Off-grid electricity generally comes at a significant cost. One reason for this is that developers need to install more equipment than they can…

Bright pink granite boulders dotting the dark volcanic peaks of West Antarctica’s Hudson Mountains have led scientists to a surprising discovery. Beneath the Pine Island Glacier is a huge chunk of granite, some 100 km wide and 7 km thick, about half the size of Wales in the UK. For decades, these unusual rocks have baffled researchers. High on a mountain ridge, they seemed out of place, raising questions about where they came from and what they reveal about Antarctica’s past and future. Dating ancient rocks of the Jurassic period A research team led by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS)…

It feels like everyone is talking about microplastics. Trends in web searches, scientific papers, and news headlines have steadily increased over the past decade and have significantly spiked in the past two years as evidence of plastic particles in the human body.In a world full of plastic particles, have you ever stopped and really thought about how these discoveries make you feel? Ambiguous? anger? Fed up? Nervous?As a science communicator, I know that sometimes facts alone don’t communicate. To personalize my connection to plastic pollution, I turned to art. It’s about creating a collage that connects us with the microplastics…

Women who stop menstruating before they reach age 40 have a significantly higher risk of coronary heart disease over their lifetime, a new study reports, and the risk is even more pressing as black women are three times more likely to experience premature menopause than white women. It is not known why this reproductive transition is associated with a 40% increased risk of heart attack. The study, published Wednesday in JAMA Cardiology, did not distinguish between what causes risk and what is a sign of risk. Nevertheless, the authors argue that it remains clear that early menopause should be part…

As interest in the cancer-fighting potential of radiopharmaceuticals continues to grow, companies have made a flurry of investments in recent years to manufacture nuclear medicine and secure the supply of radioactive isotopes that support nuclear medicine. TerraPower Isotopes (TPI), founded by Bill Gates, currently produces actinium-225 (AC-225), which is derived from legacy U.S. nuclear materials, and is investing nearly $500 million to become the “world’s largest distributor” of this rare and promising ingredient. TPI on Wednesday announced plans to build a flagship AC-225 manufacturing facility in Philadelphia’s Bellwether neighborhood. The $450 million East Coast plant will join another U.S. TPI…

The Trump administration has set its sights on its next goal: eliminating health care fraud. President Trump on Monday announced the creation of a task force dedicated to combating fraud, waste, and abuse in all federal benefits. On Tuesday, the administration expanded its Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigation to Republican-led Florida. Mehmet Oz, director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and a former television star, has become the face of the administration, releasing numerous videos, social media posts and regulations touting the agency’s efforts to stamp out fraud in industries such as hospice, home health care and durable…