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We may finally know how cognitive reserve protects against Alzheimer's

Why does mental effort lead to a more resilient brain that can withstand dementia and decline? We are now discovering the mechanisms behind this cognitive reserve, opening up new ways to boost it

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We may finally know how cognitive reserve protects against Alzheimer's

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The trees in our cities are dying — a sick microbiome may be to blame

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Seven wonders of the Milky Way: An astronomer’s guide to the galaxy

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Seven wonders of the Milky Way: An astronomer’s guide to the galaxy

The quantum experiment that could help find evidence of the multiverse

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The quantum experiment that could help find evidence of the multiverse

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The desire for legacy is a mental glitch but we can use it for good

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The desire for legacy is a mental glitch but we can use it for good

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Microgreens: The surprising truth about this trendy new ‘superfood’

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A person feeds their daughter using a spoon. Your diet at an early age can affect how your microbiome develops

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Where does your gut microbiome really come from - and does it matter?

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Kefir bacteria and yeast. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Lactobacillus bacteria and yeast from kefir, a fermented milk beverage containing beneficial yeast as well as probiotic bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria produce lactic acid from the milk sugar lactose. The acid coagulates the milk. Yeasts produce carbon dioxide and a low concentration of ethanol (alcohol). Kefir thus tastes somewhat like an acidic carbonated drink. Magnification: x2500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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How does the microbiome affect diseases like chronic fatigue syndrome?

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Asian Grandmother (70 years old) serving soup to her family with the Asian Grandfather (75 years old) sitting next to her on location at an Asian Restaurant

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The best way to care for your microbiome to keep it healthy as you age

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Sandy coloured male cockapoo dog leaps for joy to greet visitors at the front door. They laugh. The windows provide a space for copy.

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How your microbiome is shaped by your friends, family, lovers and pets

We used to think the microbiome was mainly formed when we were babies but who you choose to live with later in life will shape the inhabitants of your gut

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Can probiotics and supplements really improve your gut microbiome?

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How the microbiome changes our idea of what it means to be human

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How the microbiome changes our idea of what it means to be human

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This image of the solar corona is a color overlay of the emission from highly ionized iron lines, with white light images added below. Different colors provide unique information about the temperature and composition of solar material in the corona. Credits: S. Habbal/M. Druckm?ller/Nasa https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/thumbnails/image/fe_xi_fe_xiv_wl-hr_mitchell_achf.png

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Why the next solar eclipses are a unique chance to understand the sun

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How we get high: Unlocking the secrets of the endocannabinoid system

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