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Senescence, or the state where cells stop growing and release harmful molecules, leads to various age-related diseases, with Mayo Clinic research uncovering the biology behind aging cells and identifying specific biomarkers that can predict health outcomes. A study on “rogue” mitochondria in senescent cells revealed a new phenomenon that could potentially improve health in older adults by reducing tissue inflammation and enhancing vitality.As individuals age, their cells may undergo senescence, a condition in which cell…

The dastardly deeds of a dead star have been discovered by an intrepid team of cosmic detectives.A white dwarf star that devoured at least a chunk of one of its planets has been betrayed by a scar of vaporized metal marring it surface – the tell-tale remnants of the planet that once orbited the star before spiraling into its doom.What makes it even more interesting is that rather than spreading out across the surface of the star, the material was localized to one place. It's a discovery that helps necroplanetologists…

Games Operators and Jutsu Games have announced that their zombie apocalypse survival management game, Infection Free Zone, will enter early access on April 11, 2024. I’m still burnt out from the zombie boom of the late aughts and early ‘10s. However, Infection Free Zone still caught my eye despite my exhaustion. Part of this is because it uses real map data to allow you to play on any city. This is similar to Jutsu’s previous games, 911 Operator and 112 Operator. However, while those were just overhead maps, Infection…

In the tranquil expanses of North America's woodlands and grasslands, a silent but concerning phenomenon is unfolding: chronic wasting disease (CWD). The condition, often dubbed "zombie deer disease", is stealthily spreading among deer populations, sparking concerns among scientists, conservationists and the public alike.This neurological affliction, characterised by myriad symptoms, such as drooling, lethargy, stumbling and a vacant gaze, has now been detected in over 800 samples of deer, elk and moose in Wyoming alone,…

For good or ill, Dead Island 2 came and went without a huge amount of fanfare. Currently, the game has a Metacritic score of 73 (7.7 from users), which is pretty good, but not exactly boundary-breaking. However, if you missed your chance to check it out when it was released last year, here’s your chance to play it on Steam soon: On April 22, to be exact. Yeah, pretty much on the one-year anniversary of the game’s release, you can pick up Dead Island 2 on Steam, which, until now, was only available via Epic Games Store…

But Cole’s progress was short-lived. Her blood infection returned, and her doctors determined the phage-antibiotic combination was no longer effective. She passed away from pneumonia in March 2022, seven months after phage therapy was stopped. Cole’s case demonstrates both the hope and limitations of phage therapy.The problem this time wasn’t just bacterial evolution. When researchers ran follow-up lab tests on Cole’s blood, they found evidence of antibodies against the phage, meaning her immune system activated in a way…

Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner and Kit Harington are reuniting for a new gothic horror. The minions generate A.I. art in a new look at Despicable Me 4. Plus, what’s to come on The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. Spoilers, away!Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 3 Things We Love and HateThe DreadfulDeadline reports Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner and Kit Harrington will reunite for The Dreadful, a “gothic horror movie” from director Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl) set during the War of the Roses. The ambiguous plot is said to…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Outdated perceptions of leadership persist across society despite being repeatedly debunked, University of Queensland research has found. Professor Alex Haslam from UQ's School of Psychology led research into ideas about leadership which are still popular despite being harmful to individuals, groups, and organizations. "It's…

Scientists have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 fragments can mimic components of the immune system, causing severe inflammation. This study offers new insights into treating COVID-19 and understanding pandemic potential in future coronaviruses.Fragments of the ‘zombie’ virus continue to cause inflammation even after the virus itself has been destroyed.Numerous unanswered questions remain from the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, what leads to the severe symptoms exhibited in some patients by SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible…

Following the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in 2020 there are now seven different coronaviruses known to infect humans. Four of those are associated with generally harmless common respiratory infections, but the other three (SARS, SARS-CoV-2 and MERS) are much more dangerous.Why some coronaviruses are relatively harmless while others are incredibly lethal is still a bit of a mystery. Some answers lie in the proteins each individual virus uses to enter human cells, but what exactly makes SARS-CoV-2 so severe in some people and…