Science News for January 16, 2022

Personalized medicine - Functioning, induced liver cells from skin tissue

Scientists create artificial liver cells that function like real ones, but excrete less urea, until they induce aquaporin 9, enabling them to break down ammonia into urea. The new model is being used to test OTC chaperones for therapies.

SourceInselspital, Bern University Hospital·JournalHepatology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 16, 2022

Citizen science helps nurture our health through nature

A University of South Australia study suggests that nature-based citizen science projects can alleviate stress and isolation, while improving mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. By engaging with natural environments, individuals can experience lower stress levels, improve their wellbeing, and feel connected to a community.

SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·TypeSystematic review·DateJan 16, 2022