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08/03/2026

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08/03/2026

Our bodies are constantly producing, purging, and recycling secretions to fulfill all sorts of functions. Our reproductive organs are no exception. Vaginas are engaged in ongoing cycles of fluid discharge. But it can be hard to know what is "normal" when there’s a taboo in talking about it. So, wh...

08/03/2026

How exercise protects the brain

Six years ago, the team identified a brain-rejuvenating enzyme called GPLD1 that mice produced in their livers when they exercised. But they couldn’t understand how it worked, because it cannot get into the brain.

The new study answers that question. Researchers discovered that GPLD1 was working through another protein called TNAP. As the mice age, the cells that form the blood-brain barrier accumulate TNAP, which makes it leaky. But when mice exercise, their livers produce GPLD1. It travels to the vessels that surround the brain and trims TNAP off the cells.

“This discovery shows just how relevant the body is for understanding how the brain declines with age,” said the senior author of the paper, which was published in Cell.

To begin to understand how GPLD1 works on the brain, the team considered its main job: cutting certain proteins from the surface of cells. Then, they searched for tissues that had proteins on their surface that could be cut by the enzyme. They guessed that some tissues probably accumulated more of these proteins with age.

The cells that make up the blood-brain barrier stood out. They had several GPLD1 targets dotting their surface, but when the researchers exposed of the each targets to GPLD1 in test tubes, it only cut one of them: TNAP.

Young mice engineered to have more TNAP in the blood-brain barrier lost their cognitive abilities as if they were old.

When the researchers used genetic engineering tools to reduce the amount of TNAP in 2-year-old mice — which are the equivalent of 70 human years — their blood-brain barrier became less leaky,and their brain inflammation went down. The mice also performed better on memory tests.

https://sciencemission.com/exercise-protects-the-brain

08/03/2026

Study finds acupuncture produces longer-lasting pain relief than placebo UIC Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications | Posted on March 04, 2026 "Never been a trial like this" Copy link Chronic pain can upend a person’s life. Depending on the type and location, persistent pain can disrupt ...

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

In little moments like when sipping coffee or licking an ice cream cone, it doesn't seem like your body is pulling off a biological miracle. But it is. That cookie is not you—yet when you put it in your mouth, your body is able to tolerate it and process it without any detriment to your health in ...

08/03/2026

Scientists find living bacteria is literally inside kidney stones…

Breakthrough research identifies hidden bacteria inside calcium kidney stones, potentially rewriting the medical understanding of how these painful crystals form.

For decades, the medical community viewed calcium oxalate kidney stones—the most common variety—as simple chemical accidents where minerals crystallized from urine. However, a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that these painful deposits are actually "biocomposites." Using advanced microscopy, researchers found living bacteria and protective biofilms embedded deep within the stone architecture. This suggests that microbes are not just bystanders; they may actively "seed" stone formation by providing a surface for minerals to accumulate, effectively trapping the bacteria inside as the mineral layers grow.

This discovery offers a crucial explanation for why many patients suffer from chronic stones despite dietary changes and standard medical care. Because bacteria can hide within the mineral structure, they often remain shielded from clinical tests and the body’s immune system, potentially fueling recurrent urinary tract infections. By shifting the medical focus from pure mineral chemistry to the role of microbial life, this research paves the way for innovative preventative treatments. Targeting the bacterial "seeds" involved in stone formation could finally provide relief for tens of millions of people worldwide who struggle with this debilitating and painful condition.

source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (2026). Intercalated bacterial biofilms are intrinsic internal components of calcium-based kidney stones. PNAS.

07/03/2026

You’re not imagining it. Try these tricks to make springing forward less painful.

07/03/2026

QUT researchers have developed a simple one-hour saliva test for a protein biomarker that has been linked with oral, colon and pancreatic cancers. The findings are published in the journal Talanta.

07/03/2026

Mobility is the capacity to move through your full range of ­motion without pain — to raise your arms comfortably overhead, touch your toes easily, and extend, bend, and flex your spine in all directions.

07/03/2026

Polyphenols, naturally occurring phytonutrients found in plant-based foods, have attracted significant attention for their potential therapeutic effects in n...

07/03/2026

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