A third detection of Gravitational Waves emitted by another binary black hole system.
Results confirm new population of black holes. A third detection of gravitational waves, ripples in space and time, has been made. As was the case with the first two detections, the waves were generated when two black holes merged to form a larger black hole. The new-found black hole, located about 3 billion light-years away (twice as far away than the two previously discovered systems), has a mass of about 49 times that of our Sun, an intermediate value between those previously detected in 2015 (62 and 21 solar masses for the first and second detection, respectively).
Research conducted at PAS Institute of Experimental Biology raises hopes for effective treatment of epilepsy. Scientists analyze the ability of MMP-9 inhibitors to prevent enzymes from breaking down the protein which connects neurons. The substances which can cross the blood-brain barrier and best inhibit the disease will be tested as potential therapeutics.
New evidence has been found that reducing ambient temperature may contribute to body weight reduction. Staying in chilly environment alters intestinal bacterial flora in a way which might help fighting overweight. This is the conclusion of experiments on mice carried out by PAS Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research together with a Swedish research partner.