Cornell University research reveals avian influenza’s mammal-to-mammal transmission in the U.S., involving dairy cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns about possible mutations and human transmission. A recent study by Cornell University reveals that avian influenza has spilled over from birds to dairy cattle across multiple U.S. states, resulting...

H5N1 Avian Flu Now Infecting Cows, Cats, and Raccoons: What You Need To Know

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The hottest day on earth, bird flu outbreak in humans, CDC warning BACTEC alert and new HIV study

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Chicken culling, disposal raise concern as bird flu spreads

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Researchers found evidence that H5N1 can be transmitted from cows to other mammals, including cats and raccoons. A recent study published by Nature has shown evidence of multidirectional mammalian interspecies transmission of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1). Specifically, the study revealed cattle-to-cat and cattle-to-raccoon transmission.1. Investigators conducted a clinic...

New study finds cows can transmit avian flu to other mammals

Researchers from Kyushu University have discovered that blowflies, a family of flies strongly attracted to decaying flesh and feces, are carrying the bird flu virus in southern Japan. Their findings, published in Scientific Reports, introduce a potential new route of transmission for bird flu and highlight the need to develop new countermeasures to prevent and control the disease in poultry farms.

Blowflies Revealed as a Potential Means of Bird Flu Transmission

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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In the guts of an ancient mummified crocodile, researchers have discovered a telltale bronze hook.
Up to 3,000 years ago, the 2.2-meter (7.2-foot) long crocodile died before it had even begun to digest a fish found intact around the hook in its stomach.



					
			

The human-made object and state of the carefully preserved animal suggest it was deliberately caught in the wild and processed as an offering to the Egyptian crocodile god, Sobek.
Luckily, the ancient Egyptians who prepared the croc's body for mummification didn't remove its guts, as was common practice for human mummies. This allowed a UK team of researchers to reveal...

Scan of Mummified Croc's Stomach Reveals Details of Ancient Egyptian Ritual


Mosses are among Earth's great terraformers, turning barren rock into fertile soils, and now a team of scientists is proposing these non-vascular plants could do the same on  Mars.



					
			

Whether we should introduce life from Earth onto our red neighbor is another question – we don't have a great track record with this on our own planet.
But if we decide it's worth messing with soil on Mars to create a second home for us Earthlings, ecologist Xiaoshuang Li and colleagues at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have a candidate that they think should do just the trick.
Earth's surface was once...

This Plant Is So Extreme Scientists Think It Could Thrive on Mars

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The USDA recently announced that Al Safa US LLC is recalling over 2,000 pounds of its frozen chicken kebabs and patties, which may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.

Over 2,000 pounds of frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns: USDA


Brazilian sharpnose sharks swimming in South America's coastal waters have been found to have significant levels of cocaine and its metabolites in their system, according to a team of researchers in Brazil.



					
			

Unlike Hollywood's depictions of coked-up predators on drug-fueled rampages, the effects of the illicit stimulant on key species in the marine food chain could be less obvious yet far more concerning.
The team, led by environmental scientist Gapriel de Farias Araujo from the Oswaldo Cruz Institute in Brazil, found high concentrations of cocaine in every one of the 13 juvenile and young adult Brazilian sharpnose sharks (Rhizoprionodon lalandii) they tested.
They...

'Cocaine Sharks' Discovered in Brazil Raise Alarm Over Ocean Pollution


Exercise can play a critical role in reducing weight, but the pounds seem to come off more easily for some people than others. A new study that highlights subtle differences in a class of molecule involved in metabolism could help explain why.



					
			

The molecule in question is a protein involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates and fats called PGC-1⍺. While it has previously been linked to exercise and weight, the mechanisms and processes at play haven't been clear.
In this new research, a team of experts from across Japan discovered that multiple variants of PGC-1⍺ are actually involved, and that it is...

This Molecule Could Make Your Workout More Effective For Weight Loss


Studies that suggest alcohol can be good for you in moderation – and even extend your life – may be based on flawed research methods, according to a team of scientists bent on setting this ubiquitous misconception straight.



					
			

This paper is the most recent installment in what is becoming something of a saga between the University of Victoria-led team and the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research (ISFAR).
Psychologist Tim Stockwell and epidemiologist Jinhui Zhao, both from the University of Victoria in Canada, led the most recent study to verify whether the claim – and the research supporting it – holds up...

Moderate Drinking Is Not Good For You After All, Study Finds

It seems that we're finally locating at least some of the Universe's 'missing' black holes. A cluster of stars called IRS 13 near the center of the galaxy seems to harbor a black hole in its midst. Moreover, the way these stars swarm and orbit suggest that the black hole is a rarity – one in the middleweight mass range, between those that have a star-like mass and the supermassive monsters.

New 'Missing Link' Black Hole Spotted Lurking in The Galactic Center


Mammals are born with all the oocytes (or egg cells) they'll ever need, but how the cells remain alive and active for so long is something of a mystery. A pair of studies have now revealed it could all come down to the robustness of their proteins.



					
			

The two investigations used traceable isotopes incorporated into growing mouse fetuses to measure the lifespans of proteins in their ovaries, finding many of them survived far longer than proteins in the rest of the body. The presence of these 'long life' molecules and the support they give oocytes and the surrounding cells seem to...

Ovarian Egg Cells Live an Unusually Long Time, And We Finally Know Why


The face of an ancient Egyptian mummy set in a gaping rictus may be the result of a death so painful, her face may have become locked in a scream.
Her name is unknown; but so striking is her grim facial expression that she is referred to as the Screaming Woman mummy. In spite of the feelings this face engenders, researchers had previously attributed it to the relatively benign cause of a shoddily performed mummification. New research, however, suggests that this wasn't the case.



					
			

Radiologist Sahar Saleem of Cairo University and anthropologist Samia El-Merghani of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities...

Grim Mystery of Ancient Egypt's 'Screaming' Mummy May Finally Be Solved

Supplies of dissolved oxygen in bodies of water across the globe are dwindling rapidly, and scientists say it's one of the greatest risks to Earth's life support system. Just as atmospheric oxygen is vital for animals like ourselves, dissolved oxygen (DO) in water is essential for healthy aquatic ecosystems, whether freshwater or marine. With billions of people relying on marine and freshwater habitats for food and income, it's concerning these ecosystems' oxygen has been substantially and rapidly declining.

Earth's Water Is Rapidly Losing Oxygen, And The Danger Is Huge


Research on the gut microbiome has triggered a 'revolution' in nutritional science, and in the last few years, dietary fiber has become the "new protein" – added to foods in abundance to feed our gut and boost our health.



					
			

A recent study on mice, however, suggests not all fiber supplements are equally beneficial.
A form that is readily found in oats and barley, called beta-glucan, can control blood sugar and assist in weight loss among mice fed a high-fat diet.
Researchers at the University of Arizona (UA) and the University of Vienna say it is the only type of fiber supplement they tested...

One Type of Fiber Could Have Weight Loss Benefits Similar to Ozempic

Microscopic worms that live their lives in the highly radioactive environment of the  Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) appear to do so completely free of radiation damage.
Nematodes collected from the area have shown no sign of damage to their genomes, contrary to what might be expected for organisms living in such a dangerous place. The finding, published earlier this year, doesn't suggest the CEZ is safe, the researchers say, but rather the worms are resilient and able to adroitly adapt to conditions that might be inhospitable to other species.



					
			

This, says a team of biologists led by Sophia Tintori of New...

Worms in Chernobyl Zone Appear Mysteriously Unscathed by Radiation


Scientists have figured out a non-invasive way to determine if a transplanted organ is failing to take in a patient – no matter if it's a kidney, liver, lung, or heart.
It's the first time that biomarkers of dysfunction have matched across multiple types of transplanted organs, and it hints at the possibility of a blood test that can diagnose early rejection in all transplant scenarios – a tool that doesn't yet exist.



					
			

If more research is done, the newly identified biomarkers could even be used to differentiate between various types of organ rejection, including immune issues, inadequate blood supply, or maladaptive...

Breakthrough Test Predicts Whether Organ Transplants Will Be Rejected

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Scientists Confirm Bird Flu Is Now Spreading Between Mammals


As health authorities have suspected for some time now, bird  flu is consistently being spread between mammals, increasing the risk of sustained outbreaks emerging among...

Scientists Confirm Bird Flu Is Now Spreading Between Mammals

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