Health
Scientists uncover hidden antibiotic intermediate 100-fold more active than methylenomycin A
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Researchers from the University of Warwick and Monash University report that pre-methylenomycin C lactone—an overlooked biosynthetic intermediate from Streptomyces coelicolor—shows more than a 100-fold increase in activity over methylenomycin A against Gram‑positive pathogens, including those behind MRSA and VRE. The finding adds momentum to efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance, which was directly linked to an estimated 1.27 million deaths in 2019.
Kobe University researchers identify protein mechanism behind gourds’ pollutant uptake
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Kobe University scientists report that variants of a major latex-like protein, secreted into plant sap, help explain why pumpkins, squash and other cucurbits draw hydrophobic pollutants into their edible parts—an insight that could guide safer crops and soil-cleanup strategies.
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Study links gum disease to greater white matter changes in the brain
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Research published October 22, 2025, in Neurology® Open Access reports that older adults with gum disease had more white matter hyperintensities—a marker of tissue damage—than peers without gum disease, even after accounting for other risks.
Flatworm stem cells respond to distant cues, study finds
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Planarian flatworms regenerate lost body parts using stem cells steered by signals from far‑off tissues rather than nearby neighbors, research published in Cell Reports on October 15, 2025, suggests—reframing how niches regulate stem cells and hinting at future approaches to tissue repair.
Electrical stimulation reprograms human immune cells to spur repair
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Trinity College Dublin researchers report that electrically stimulating human macrophages shifted them toward an anti‑inflammatory, tissue‑repairing state in laboratory tests, pointing to potential therapies for injuries and inflammatory disease. The peer‑reviewed findings appear in Cell Reports Physical Science.
Cognitive ability tied to understanding speech in noisy settings, study finds
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Among people with clinically normal hearing, intellectual ability strongly predicted how well they understood speech amid competing voices, according to a peer-reviewed study from University of Washington researchers.
Online brain training tied to decade‑equivalent boost in cholinergic function, McGill trial finds
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A double‑blind McGill University–led clinical trial reports that 10 weeks of BrainHQ exercises increased a PET marker of cholinergic function in healthy older adults by an amount the authors say roughly offsets about a decade of age‑related decline. The peer‑reviewed study used a specialized tracer to confirm the biochemical change.
Finnish study shows omega-3 benefits vary by individual
A new Finnish study reveals that the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from fish oil affects metabolism differently in each person, with benefits appearing quickly but fading soon after supplementation stops. Researchers observed significant variations in blood lipid profiles among healthy adults taking high doses. The findings emphasize the role of personalized approaches in cardiovascular health.
MBG program could reach 40 million beneficiaries by late October
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan stated that the Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) could exceed 40 million beneficiaries before the end of October 2025. The statement came after reporting progress to President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. The program is also boosting the local economy by absorbing hundreds of thousands of workers.
Creepy-sounding lab advances show promise for health and sustainability
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A suite of recent studies in American Chemical Society journals describes two‑year‑old brain organoids with measurable activity, a wearable electrospinning glove for on‑site wound patches, an edible coating from the Brazilian “wolf apple” that kept baby carrots fresh for up to 15 days at room temperature, and microplastics detected in post‑mortem human retinas.