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Research from Georgia State University shows that gut bacteria, particularly segmented filamentous bacteria, play a crucial role in protecting mice against respiratory viruses by influencing immune cells in the lungs. This study could have profound implications for understanding and managing respiratory infections in humans.Researchers at the Center for Translational Antiviral Research within the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University have discovered that the makeup of gut microbiota affects mice’s…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Child sexual abuse is common in Australia. The best evidence of this comes from the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS), which surveyed 8,500 Australians aged 16 and over. The ACMS found 28.5% of the national population has experienced sexual abuse before age 18 by any person (adult or adolescent). Women were twice as likely as men to have experienced sexual abuse (37.3%-18.8%).…

3D eye scans, specifically of the retina, could significantly aid in detecting and monitoring kidney disease, a study finds. This non-invasive method using optical coherence tomography shows promise in identifying kidney function through retinal changes, offering potential for early diagnosis and aiding in drug development. A new study indicates that 3D retinal scans could revolutionize the early detection and monitoring of kidney disease, offering a non-invasive and efficient diagnostic tool. 3D eye scans can reveal…

Model predictions of methane leaks using data from the AVIRIS aerial mission flown above the Four Corners area in the USA in 2019. Credit: AVIRIS data (NASA) processed by Vít Růžička University of Oxford researchers, in partnership with Trillium Technologies' NIO.space, have developed a tool to automatically detect methane plumes on Earth from orbit using machine learning with hyperspectral data. This could help identify…

The news: A man with Parkinson’s disease has regained the ability to walk after physicians implanted a small device into his spinal cord that sends signals to his legs.How they did it: Marc, who has had Parkinson’s for around three decades, is the first and only person to have received the new spinal neuroprosthesis, a small device containing electrodes placed under the skin on top of his spinal cord. It works by sending bursts of electrical signals to stimulate the nerves in his spinal cord, which then activate his leg…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Sexual exploitation of children abroad: the Dutch government calls on its citizens to not look away from "suspicious situations" while turning a blind eye to the root causes of the problem. Koning, who recently obtained her Ph.D. on transnational sexual exploitation of children from Leiden…

Too Long; Didn't ReadThe behavioral health market is expected to grow to $105 billion by 2029. Tech innovators continue to develop solutions that address specific gaps in the treatment pipeline. The rise in mental health conditions has also meant that more people are comfortable seeking support. AI is already being used to diagnose a range of cancers with remarkable accuracy. Too Long; Didn't ReadThe behavioral health market is expected to grow to $105 billion by 2029. Tech innovators continue to develop solutions that…

Image Source : FILE Metaverse to help tackle global warming: Study A recent study suggests that the metaverse, a virtual 3D environment where the physical and digital worlds merge, has the potential to contribute to the reduction of global surface temperatures by up to 0.02 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. Published in the journal Energy & Environmental…

Satellite image acquired on April 23, 2023, using the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite.Wet weather set the stage for prescribed burning to ramp up through April 2023 in the state’s southwest, near Perth.In April 2023, increased rainfall enabled prescribed burning in southwest Australia to mitigate bushfire risks and maintain biodiversity. However, wind-carried smoke can lead to reduced visibility and health risks for vulnerable populations.Bushfire season in southern Australia…

This article discusses how blockchain can aid in combating cybercrimes in cybersecurity Let’s start with some background on blockchain technology and how it works before discussing how to use it to stop cybercrime. A blockchain’s known as a disseminated record. This indicates that it is a shared, public ledger of transactions that no one individual controls. The ledger stores each transaction as a block that cannot be edited or changed after it has been publicly reported. A gathering of clients known as excavators…