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health-science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Human Transmission: The Surprising Source of Animal Pandemic Threats"

A study from University College London suggests that humans pass on more viruses to animals than they catch from them, highlighting the potential for human-to-animal virus transmission to spark health crises. The research analyzed tens of thousands of viral genomes and found that almost two-thirds of the samples were transmitted to animals via humans. This human-to-animal virus transmission could pose a conservation threat to species and impact food security. The study emphasizes the need to monitor and understand viral evolution to better prepare for future outbreaks and epidemics. The origins of the Covid-19 virus remain a subject of debate, with theories ranging from natural origins at a Wuhan market to a potential lab leak.

via Daily Mail|

#health-science #pandemic-threat #university-college-london

health1 year ago•1 min saved

"Link Between Hormone Treatment and Transmitted Alzheimer's Uncovered"

A study published in Nature Medicine has found evidence linking cadaver-derived human growth hormone (c-hGH) treatment to the development of Alzheimer's disease, marking the first direct connection between a specific medical treatment and the illness. Researchers at University College London (UCL) discovered that c-hGH, no longer used due to safety concerns, can increase levels of the amyloid-beta protein in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's. While the study only identified a small number of patients affected, it raises concerns about potential risks associated with certain medical treatments and suggests the need for further research to confirm these findings.

via NDTV|

#alzheimers-disease #amyloid-beta-protein #growth-hormone-treatment

health1 year ago•5 min saved

"Uncovering Rare Cases: Alzheimer's Transmission Through Medical Procedures Decades Ago"

A study from the University College London has found evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be transmitted through specific medical treatments, particularly growth hormone extracted from deceased individuals. The study identified cases where patients who received this treatment as children developed symptoms of dementia and were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The researchers emphasized that Alzheimer’s disease cannot be transmitted through routine medical care or daily life activities, and the transmission occurred due to repeated treatments with contaminated material. While this type of transmission is rare, the findings underscore the importance of preventing accidental transmission through medical procedures and ensuring thorough sterilization of surgical instruments.

via Fox News|

#alzheimers-disease #amyloid-beta #growth-hormone-treatment

physics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Physicists Develop Experiment to Test Quantum Behavior in Macroscopic Objects"

Physicists from University College London, the University of Southampton, and the Bose Institute have proposed a novel approach to measure quantum behavior in larger objects, challenging the traditional view that quantum physics only applies at small scales. Their experiment involves observing the motion of an object on a pendulum and flashing light at different times to see if quantum behavior is occurring. If successful, this could extend the domain of quantum mechanics and test its validity for larger masses, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of the fundamental theory of nature.

via ScienceAlert|

#large-objects #physics #quantum-behavior