Summary: A new study published in the journal Current Biology suggests that star-shaped brain cells known as astrocytes could be as important to the regulation of sleep as neurons, the brain's nerve cells. Original author…
Our Average Life Expectancy Could Increase to 115…
Summary: Scientists believe that the capacity of the human body currently reaches its limits at around 115 years old. But most people fall short of that due to the ailments and vulnerabilities that accompany old…
Scientists identify 2 ways to safeguard human health…
Summary: As space agencies prepare for longer duration flights to the Moon and Mars, we need to ensure that future astronauts can survive the journey Original author and publication date: INVERSE - September 9, 2020…
The Strange Theory of Coronavirus from Space
Summary: COVID-19 may be related to the panspermia hypothesis Original author and publication date: Neuroskeptic - August 17, 2020 Futurizonte Editor's Note: It could well be that, among the many theories of the origen of…
‘Cyborg’ technology could enable new diagnostics, merger of…
Summary: Connecting electronics directly to human tissues in the body is a huge challenge. Now, a team is reporting new coatings for components that could help them more easily fit into this environment. Original author…
A “Google Earth” for the Brain Has Been…
Summary: This new human brain atlas features close to 250 structurally distinct areas, each one based on the analysis of 10 brains. More than 24000 extremely thin brain sections were digitized, assembled in 3D and…
The next pandemic is coming — now is…
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new era of disease risk as global surveillance systems reach breaking point, while rising meat consumption forces animal species together at an unprecedented rate. Original author and…
The Human Brain Project Has Entered Its Final…
Summary: The Human Brain Project (HBP) has announced the start of its final phase as an EU-funded FET Flagship. The European Commission has signed a grant agreement to fund the HBP with 150 million Euros…
CRISPR Gene Editing in Human Embryos Wreaks Chromosome…
Summary: Three studies showing large DNA deletions and reshuffling heighten safety concerns about heritable genome editing Original author and publication date: Heidi Ledford - June 25, 2020 Futurizonte Editor's Note: According to the article, gene…