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Switching off inflammatory protein leads to longer, healthier lifespans in mice
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Science Daily reported, "Scientists at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science and Imperial College London have discovered that 'switching off' a protein called IL-11 can significantly increase the healthy lifespan of mice by almost 25%."
ICYMI: Researchers found new molecule found in chestnut leaves disarms dangerous staph bacteria.
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Science Daily reported, "Scientists isolated a molecule, extracted from the leaves of the European chestnut tree, with the power to neutralize dangerous, drug-resistant staph bacteria. Frontiers in Pharmacology published the finding, led by scientists at Emory University.
"The researchers dubbed the molecule Castaneroxy A, after the genus of the European chestnut, Castanea. The use of chestnut leaves in traditional folk remedies in rural Italy inspired the research."
Deadly new tick
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"A potentially deadly new virus is circulating among ticks in Georgia, according to scientists at Emory University", and not just in Georgia.
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Horticultural Therapy
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The New York Times published an article a few days ago about Horticultural Therapy. Briefly stated, "Horticultural therapy embraces the basics, using nature and gardening-like activities, facilitated by a trained therapist, to help patients feel better.