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April 1, 2009 (Vol. 29, No. 7) URL: http://omics.org Rating: Strong Points: Good potential Weak Points: Potential unrealized as yet Summary: When it comes to Omics, the topic doesn’t get covered better anywhere than at the wiki for the subject maintained by Omics.org. On the page, users will discover everything from definitions of Omics to lists of Omics and Omics projects. A nice figure of various omes is available for free download. The open design of the site actually provides everything for free access, which is a big plus. There are links to numerous Omics biosites, though I discovered that…

Movie star and INBLOOM co-founder Kate Hudson begins her day with drinking warm lemon water.Lemon water is hydrating and contains vitamin C, which is beneficial for skin and immune health.She details all the healthy snacks she stocks in her fridge for herself and her family. While most notably a movie star, Kate Hudson has made a name for herself in the health and wellness space for decades, from pioneering Fabletics to most recently being a co-founder of nutritional powder brand INBLOOM. The plant-based products are now available at Whole Foods, and to celebrate, we chatted with Hudson through an exclusive…

New research has found that protected areas prevent biodiversity loss have created unintended impacts on the diets of children living nearby. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University, US, analyzed data on children’s diets in Cambodia and Myanmar. The quality of the diet increases with the distance from protected areas up to 80 km, then declines. Published in the British Ecological Society’s journal, People and Nature, the study finds that children in Indigenous areas consumed more vitamin-A-rich foods, which were absent in non-Indigenous regions.The researchers call on conservation strategies to acknowledge mixed land uses, instead of strictly separating agriculture and forests.Align conservation and public…

Foods like nuts, bananas, grapes, kefir and salmon can help support your mood and mental well-being.They’re rich in mood-friendly nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin B6 and probiotics.Other mood-boosting strategies include regular exercise, adequate sleep and managing stress levels. Mental health struggles are real—and can really put a damper on your mood. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 12% of Americans over the age of 18 struggle with regular feelings of worry, nervousness or anxiety, and about 5% report regular feelings of depression. While there’s no substitute for seeking mental health support, there are strategies you can…

Researchers find confidence in their 96-well workflows with easy-to-use, responsive pipette tracking.Image credit:istock, Tetiana MykhailenkoIn a fast-paced laboratory, even the smallest pipetting errors can ruin an entire experiment. For researchers who are familiar with the focus needed to fill a 96-well plate, whether running a qPCR, preparing an ELISA, or setting up a multiwell culture for minimum inhibitory concentration or biofilm assays, The Well-Watcher from Labrat d’Or is an innovative solution that addresses common mistakes such as missing a well or double pipetting.“The purpose of The Well-Watcher is to eliminate a costly but very common problem for life science researchers, of…

It wasn’t until I tested my first shower filter in 2023 that things finally changed. My skin calmed down almost immediately, and it no longer felt tight and irritated after each shower. Plus, my hair looked shinier, stronger, and overall healthier—and yes, the shedding slowed down.

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Clare Dyer, Gareth IacobucciThe BMJUK ministers are reportedly drawing up plans to change the law to make it easier to suspend doctors accused of misconduct from practising while they are under investigation.1The move has been prompted by the health secretary, Wes Streeting, being dissatisfied with the handling of the case of a British-Palestinian doctor, Rahmeh Aladwan, who is currently under investigation by the General Medical Council (GMC) over allegations of antisemitic remarks. Streeting is also reported to be planning to legislate for a new duty on NHS staff that would specifically prohibit them from making “racist” statements.2What sparked this?Aladwan, a…

Drinking enough water daily is essential for supporting your physical activity, aiding brain function, improving digestion and benefiting your skin. The best way to make sure you have enough to sip on is with a reusable water bottle. Take it on the run or leave it next to your bedside table—these nifty tumblers have an essential place in our routines, which is exactly why you should have the right one on hand, and keep it clean.  Biofilm, a slimy, slick residue that forms within your water bottles, harbors harmful bacteria that can leach into your water, according to Kali Kniel,…

Even if you’re short on time, taking just five minutes a couple times a day to move your body can offer significant health benefits. New research shows these “exercise snacks” can improve heart and muscular fitness, particularly for people who are sedentary.[1]“What’s important here is how little exercise is needed to make a difference. It shows that even small, consistent efforts can trigger real physiological adaptations when done regularly,” says study author Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, a doctoral candidate and researcher at the University of Oviedo in Spain.“It helps reinforce the message that every move counts,” he adds.Quick, Intense Bursts of…