Microbiome signature of Parkinson’s disease in healthy and genetically at-risk individuals - Nature Medicine Microbiome analysis suggests that gut microbial changes in Parkinson’s disease evolve progressively from healthy individuals to genetically at-risk individuals to clinically affected patients, with th...

Open access link to new study in Nature Medicine:

Microbiome signature of Parkinson’s disease in healthy & genetically at-risk individuals.

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Gut microbiome can reveal risk of Parkinson’s, scientists say Study shows signature changes more pronounced in people with genetic risk, raising hopes for new therapies

Gut microbiome reveals risk of Parkinson’s, scientists say.

Study shows signature changes more pronounced in people with genetic risk, raising hopes for new therapies.

It is unclear whether the microbial signature drives Parkinson’s or vice versa (or both).

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www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

As ever, finger on the pulse.

Cocaine pollution alters the movement and space use of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in a large natural lake Brand et al. show that environmentally realistic benzoylecgonine exposure increases movement and dispersal of Atlantic salmon smolts in a natural lake. Exposed fish swam and dispersed farther than con...

Open access link to new study in Current Biology:

Cocaine pollution alters the movement & space use of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in a large natural lake.

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Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds Fish swam further and dispersed more widely after exposure to environmental levels of drug and main metabolite

Marching powder for fish?

Salmon exposed to cocaine & its main breakdown product swam further & dispersed more widely across a lake, suggesting the substances affect where the fish go, what they eat & how vulnerable they are to predators.

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www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

Ed Miliband to double down on net zero with measures to combat Iran energy shock As fossil fuel prices soar ‘the era of clean energy security must come of age’, energy secretary will say

The UK energy secretary to announce policies in response to expected energy crisis prompted by Trump’s war with Iran.

These include speeding up a plan to encourage the rapid take-up of solar panels & electric vehicles, & expanding use of solar on public land. 🧪

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

I know people that pay for the best available but still complain they're not worth it. At least the aids are getting better at all price points, I guess.

Hearing Aids: What Works Well and What Can Be Improved - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology This paper evaluates the current performance of hearing aids, based on research findings and my experiences with hearing aids. The type of acoustic coupling to the ear is important. The fitting can be...

Hearing Aids: What Works Well & What Can Be Improved.

An open access review from a leader in the field on current tech, its advantages & limitations, & where there is still room for improvement.

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I heard they slapped his mother.

‘Oscar of science’ awarded to team behind gene therapy that restores lost vision Married couple Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire developed Luxturna, which helped a patient see their child’s face for the first time

A couple who created the first approved gene therapy for blindness awarded $3m (£2.2m) Breakthrough Prize for Life Sciences.

Molecular biologist Jean Bennett & ophthalmologist Albert Maguire share the prize with physician Katherine High.

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www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

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Korean coffee with elephant & cat faces

Time to up your coffee art game.
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On any given day, you might as well roll a die to predict whether Donald Trump is going to claim total victory; imminent victory; a negotiated ceasefire; an imminent ceasefire; new attacks; crucial negotiations or imminent crucial negotiations. The only certainty is that he’ll be lying.

Chinese carmaker Seres patents voice-controlled Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

Where do I sign?

"Waste is collected in a tank that has to be emptied manually. The toilet also features a rotating heating element that evaporates urine & dries other waste."

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The buffet is a lovely touch

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Always better at someone else's place

Significant admin though

They're all in Scotland.

A square graphic on a white background. At the top, there are two distinct, rough, painted-style brushstroke patches side-by-side: one in the blue and yellow of the European Union flag and one in the red, white, and blue of the United Kingdom's Union Jack. Below the flags, bold, dark blue text reads: "THE UK IS COMING BACK TO ERASMUS+." In the bottom right corner, there is a small, rectangular official European Union flag.

The United Kingdom is coming back to Erasmus+.

The European Union and the United Kingdom have enabled the UK's association to Erasmus+ in 2027.

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link.europa.eu/MHc9JP

The selection landscape and genetic legacy of ancient Eurasians - Nature Analyses of imputed ancient genomes and of samples from the UK Biobank indicate that ancient selection and migration were large contributors to the distribution of phenotypic diversity in present-day ...

Open access link to new study in Nature magazine:

The selection landscape & genetic legacy of ancient Eurasians.

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www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds Scientists suggest red hair and fair skin were favoured for vitamin D efficiency in study focused on whether human evolution plateaued after advent of agriculture

People with red hair may be pleased to learn that they appear to be winners from an evolutionary perspective.

A large genetics study has revealed that, in Europe, the gene for red hair has been actively selected for more than 10,000 years.

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www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

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The phonology of sperm whale coda vowels Abstract. Sperm whales (Physeter macro­cephalus) communicate using series of clicks known as codas. In previous research, sperm whale codas have been shown

New open access study of whale vocalizations in Royal Society Proceedings B:

The phonology of sperm whale coda vowels 🧪🐳
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Sperm whales’ communication closely parallels human language, study finds Analysis shows whales’ coda vocalizations are ‘highly complex’ and remarkably similar to our own

Sperm whales communicate using short clicks called codas. Analysis shows whales can differentiate vowels through the short or elongated clicks or through rising or falling tones, using patterns similar to languages such as Mandarin, Latin & Slovenian.

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www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The Muller Fruit Corner must be a nightmare for you.

For UK-based Skyers 👇
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A movie couple that would definitely have a podcast.

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A reasonable point, and I'm inclined to agree as it's anti-democratic.

As an American, how do you feel about Presidential Executive Orders & Presidential Pardons? Your current President has carried out hundreds without the need for congressional approval.