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Infection with the virus that’s the main cause of cold sores may double a person’s risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. Adding to growing evidence of a link between the two, further research is needed to investigate whether anti-herpes treatment reduces the risk and may open the door to developing new vaccines.Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common, lifelong infection that’s treatable but not curable. It’s estimated that, globally, around 67% of people under 50 have herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Trace metals are nutrient elements, like zinc, that animals and plants need in small amounts to function properly. Animals generally get trace metals in their diets or through environmental exposures, while plants take their trace minerals up from soil. If we get too little, we may experience a deficiency, but the opposite can also be true: Too much of a trace metal can be toxic.…

I'm an academic researcher and I can speak for a huge number in my field when I say:**If you want access to our studies and they're behind a paywall, you can email us and we will send you the study.**We are genuinely delighted to share and if you want further context for the results or what have you, I'll always try my best to oblige.The only limiters on that last bit is that:1. the original data for the study might have reached the end of our right to keep it, in which case it will have been destroyed.2. I might…

The Meta Quest 3 is an awesome VR headset with a fast processor and great mixed reality, but that doesn’t mean it’s free of trouble. Below, we’ve listed the most common problems and how to fix them so you can solve any issues and get back to gaming, browsing, or spatial computing with your Quest 3. Reset the Quest 3 Boundary Meta’s graphic representation of breaking a Quest virtual boundary. Meta Meta keeps improving the spatial awareness of its Quest headsets. The Quest 3 includes a depth sensor that automatically…

A study from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine reveals new insights into the role of DNA methylation in orofacial development in mice, offering hope for strategies to reduce cleft lip and palate defects in humans. Credit: SciTechDaily.comRecent research identifies DNA methylation’s critical role in craniofacial development, providing a pathway toward preventing cleft lip and palate by understanding environmental impacts on genetic expression.Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial…

One in 10 premature births in the United States have been linked to pregnant women being exposed to chemicals in extremely common plastic products, a large study said on Wednesday.The chemicals, called phthalates, are used to soften plastic and can be found in thousands of consumer items including plastic containers and wrapping, beauty care products and toys.Phthalates have been known for decades to be "hormone disruptors" which affect a person's endocrine system and have been previously linked to obesity, heart…

Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have developed a groundbreaking genome-editing technique to treat Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease by reducing PMP22 protein levels, showing potential for a new clinical therapy in a field with limited existing treatments. AAV gene therapy-based genome editing recovered myelination in human CMT1A patient nerve differentiated from iPS cells. Credit: Department of Neuropathology, TMDUScientists at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have created a new genome-editing method that…

As an American who doesn’t live in the United States, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve introduced myself to someone and heard, “Oh, but you don’t look American!” This is usually said as a compliment, but what it sounds like to me is, “But you don’t fit all of the  stereotypes I have in my mind about Americans!”Every country has stereotypes, and some are probably harmless. So what if Italians are passionate about their cuisine, and the French are passionate about their language? But how accurate are these assumptions…

Foods such as yogurts, canned vegetables, and packaged breads frequently include preservatives that leverage the antimicrobial properties of substances like lantibiotics, including those similar to nisin, to ensure their longevity and safety. These additives, while essential for preventing microbial growth that can lead to spoilage, are now being studied for their broader implications on health, particularly their interactions with the human gut microbiome. Recent findings by researchers at the University of Chicago point…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Methods commonly used to measure poverty can lead to vastly different conclusions about who actually lives in poverty, according to a new Stanford University-led study. Based on household surveys in sub-Saharan Africa, the first-of-its-kind analysis, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, underscores the importance of accurately defining and measuring poverty.…