Science Animated

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is currently incurable due to ineffective treatments and late diagnoses. Ground-breaking research led by Prof. Ebbert at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging offers hope. Using cutting-edge technology to study RNA in the brain, the Ebbert Lab is working to develop personalized therapies and a pre-symptomatic disease diagnostic, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of AD and other incurable diseases.

The Solar System is vast and full of mysteries that scientists are trying to solve. One of the key ways that we can learn more about how the Solar System formed and life on Earth originated is through analysing samples collected in space. Find out about the cool sample return missions carried out by teams from around the world to help bring space science into the laboratory.

CRISPR-Cas mediated homology-directed repair (HDR) allows for precise genome modifications, but achieving high HDR efficiency can be challenging in some cells. By conducting a genome-wide screening in Fanconi anemia patient cell lines, researchers identified TREX1, an exonuclease, as a key factor that reduces HDR efficiency when linear DNA is used as a repair template. High TREX1 levels are linked to poor HDR, making it a biomarker for HDR efficiency. Strategies such as TREX1 removal and chemically protected DNA templates were found to enhance HDR outcomes, offering valuable insights for improving genome editing techniques.

Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are harmful compounds that form when metabolites react with proteins or fats in the body. Over time, AGEs accumulate, contributing to various health issues by accelerating the aging process. In this video, we delve into what AGEs are, how they form, and the impact they have on our health. Discover how lifestyle factors can increase AGE levels and learn practical tips to minimize your exposure and protect your health.

This animation outlines how ‘receivers’ may experience the dialogue during a speaking up conversation between medical professionals. Clinicians receiving patient safety concerns are impacted by factors such as professional identity, context, conversation phrasing, and positive intentions. Speaking up training needs to be adapted to focus on the receiver, positioning the conversation as having a common goal and shared accountability.

Researchers have found that team composition influences the readiness of teams to embrace change. Engaging team members in a dynamic state of group reflexivity primes them to create fertile vision for change that increase their readiness to contribute to organisational change. This research shows that this effect is strongest in teams composed of experienced team members and newcomers, where fresh perspectives can improve the diversity of ideas in a stable context.

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Explore how trust and forgiveness impact relationships in business settings. Learn from real-world cases like the NFL’s suspension of Calvin Ridley and Harvard University’s response to plagiarism allegations. Discover how factors like visibility, severity, and intentions influence forgiveness and how organizational culture shapes these decisions. Dive into our research and insights!

Functional motor disorder (FMD) causes neurological symptoms such as weakness, tremor, and difficulty walking. A combination of physical rehabilitation and psychology are the main treatments. The Physio4FMD study assessed whether a specialist physiotherapy program is better than current usual care. This video takes a look at how specialist physiotherapy compares to usual care physiotherapy for people living with FMD.

There is an increasing variety in the composition of gas supplies across North America. NYSEARCH has now undertaken detailed studies to ascertain what effect if any there may be on the materials currently used in the natural gas infrastructure.