MIT researchers discover ‘anti-aging molecule’ that can heal DNA lesions linked with Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive declines from aging Researchers identified the enzyme HDAC1 as helpful in healing DNA damage As people age, lesions form on parts of their DNA that lowers cognitive function HDAC1 stimulates production of another enzyme that can heal these lesions … Read more
An antibody first identified in a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) survivor may stop the novel coronavirus in its tracks. The antibody, called S309, targets the ‘spike proteins’ found on the outside of the virus that are used to invade our cells. Lab tests showed S309 sticks to the proteins, effectively neutralizing them, according to researchers … Read more
Origin of the Species: Eighty gestures are decoded as scientists discover that chimpanzees have a secret language EXCLUSIVE Dr Hobaiter thought to be first person to fully understand chimps The 39-year-old spent 13 years decoding their distinctive gestures in Uganda Meanings behind their body movements include ‘come here’, ‘let’s go’ and ‘stop’ By Eleanor Sharples … Read more
As The Simpsons wind down their 31st season on Fox and prepare for their 32nd, fans have discovered Homer Simpson’s actual birthday, which fell on Tuesday. Famously, The Simpsons family have never technically ‘aged’ throughout the course of the series, but fans discovered an image of Homer’s drivers license from an early episode, revealing his … Read more
Like many, I’ve long believed that our relentless use of social media is, for want of a better term, rotting our brains. Over-reliance on screens is compromising our physical health, so it can’t be good for our brains, either. I have a particular loathing for video games – a pursuit three of my children have … Read more
TOBY Faroe attacked Felix in Hollyoaks after discovering that his father had sold him and Celeste as newborns for cash. The bad dad then woke up in hospital with no memory of who attacked him. But will he discover it was Toby on the Channel 4 soap? Here’s everything you need to know… 2 Toby … Read more
BRITAIN’S Got Talent has sparked a “fix” row as fans discover Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer act is already a star in a West End musical. Fayth Ifil, 12, is headed straight to the semi-finals after impressing judges with her performance of Tina Turner’s Rolling on a River. 3 Fayth Ifil is a star in the … Read more
Hiding in plain sight: Scientists discover 19 interstellar asteroids between Jupiter and Neptune that may have been orbiting the Sun for more than 4.5 billion years The 19 asteroids were found orbiting the sun between Jupiter and Neptune They joined the solar system around 4.5billion years ago and never left As the universe expanded and the … Read more
Researchers discover rare iPhone flaw that allows hackers to access Apple’s iOS operating system remotely The exploit has likely been used to gain access to targets’ devices The flaw leverages Apple’s Mail app to gain privileged access to a device Workers for American companies and a ‘German VIP’ were targets The flaw was reported to Apple … Read more
Couple are left shocked to discover their ‘intrusive’ Alexa has recorded EVERY request they’ve ever made – as well as saving their personal messages after using the device to phone and text people Sharon and Ian, from UK, have two Amazon Alexas in house which they use daily Use device for everything from weather and … Read more