AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarine Science: Hearing tests with Australian sea lions and fur seals found peak sensitivity around 3.2 kilohertz, giving researchers a baseline to assess the effects of noise from ships, aircraft and coastal construction. Diabetes Research: In a small study, 25 adults with type 2 diabetes who followed a low-fat vegan diet for 16 weeks lost an average of 6 kilograms, while liver fat fell by 33%; larger studies are needed to test the findings. Infection Risk: A large study links age-related blood-cell mutations to a higher risk of serious bacterial infections, with risk varying by the mutated gene and the size of the affected cell population. Neanderthal Life: Hundreds of wooden remains and imprints from a Spanish rock shelter reveal evidence of Neanderthal tools and structures, offering a rare glimpse of everyday life beyond stone-tool making. Wildlife Recovery: Researchers have returned 100 captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs to the wild in a trial aimed at understanding their response to the deadly fungus that drove the species from its habitat.
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