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science23 days ago

REM Dreams Hint at a Hidden Brain Energy Paradox

A mouse study from Tohoku University shows that during REM sleep, blood flow and astrocyte-derived fuel rise, but neuronal ATP declines, suggesting energy delivery and usage are temporarily out of sync as dreaming triggers intense brain activity. This energy mismatch means more blood flow doesn’t automatically boost usable energy, and the brain may reorganize energy flow to support internal processing and memory, helping explain why dreaming can feel tiring and how sleep maintains neural efficiency.

via SciTechDaily|
#astrocytes#atp#brain-metabolism
Creatine: Brain Fuel and Muscle Power Beyond the Gym
science3 months ago

Creatine: Brain Fuel and Muscle Power Beyond the Gym

Creatine is a naturally produced molecule stored mainly in muscle that rapidly regenerates ATP to power high‑energy tissues like muscle and brain; beyond athletic performance, it may support memory, processing speed, and mood, with potential anti‑inflammatory/antioxidant benefits in clinical contexts—though effects vary by baseline levels, dosing, and individual physiology. It is not a steroid, is generally safe for healthy individuals, and stores saturate, with excess excreted as creatinine.

via Neuroscience News|
#atp#cognition#creatine
Creatine: Beyond muscles to brain health and potential therapies
science3 months ago

Creatine: Beyond muscles to brain health and potential therapies

Creatine, long used to boost muscle energy, may also support brain function and offer therapeutic potential for aging-related decline and certain diseases. The review covers how creatine is produced, stored as phosphocreatine to regenerate ATP, and how dosing (loading ~20 g/day for 5–7 days, then 3–5 g/day) and absorption affect uptake. It notes possible benefits for memory and mood, but emphasizes that results vary and more robust trials are needed; creatine is generally safe for healthy individuals, with kidney concerns warranting medical advice.

via ScienceDaily|
#atp#brain-health#creatine
Kei Nishikori to retire after 2026 season
sports3 months ago

Kei Nishikori to retire after 2026 season

Kei Nishikori announced on social media that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2026 season; the Japanese star, a former world No. 4 and 12-time ATP singles winner, reflected on a career highlighted by a 2014 US Open final and top-10 consistency, while currently around No. 464 and having last played Cincinnati last year and a Savannah Challenger recently, thanking his family and supporters as he plans to finish the year.

via ATP Tour|
#atp#japan#nishikori
Medvedev and Sinner Turn Indian Wells Final into High-Stakes Showdown
sports5 months ago

Medvedev and Sinner Turn Indian Wells Final into High-Stakes Showdown

In the BNP Paribas Open final, world No. 2 Jannik Sinner faces former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev as they clash for the Indian Wells title. Medvedev has surged back into form, beating Alcaraz to reach the final and reclaim a Top 10 spot, while Sinner arrives unbeaten to the final on hard courts and seeks his first title of 2026, a result that could accelerate his charge in the ATP rankings.

via ATP Tour|
#atp#indian-wells#medvedev
Tennis World Faces Urgent Issues as Top Players Achieve Major Wins
sports1 year ago

Tennis World Faces Urgent Issues as Top Players Achieve Major Wins

The ATP and WTA Tours are urged to hold an urgent meeting to address serious issues with the tennis calendar, including player withdrawals due to fatigue and illness, as well as tournament organization problems highlighted by the Cincinnati Open. These issues threaten the health of players and the quality of the sport, prompting calls for immediate action to prevent further problems. The 2025 tennis season is nearing its end with 20 tournaments remaining, including the US Open starting August 24.

via The Tennis Gazette|
#atp#calendar-issues#player-health
"Scientists Reveal Ancient Chemical Clues to Life's Origins"
science2 years ago

"Scientists Reveal Ancient Chemical Clues to Life's Origins"

Researchers from ELSI and CalTech have modeled the evolutionary history of metabolism, revealing that only eight new reactions are needed to bridge ancient geochemistry with modern biochemistry. This study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, highlights the cyclic nature of biochemical evolution and the critical role of ATP, suggesting that even extinct biochemical reactions can be rediscovered through modern biochemistry.

via Phys.org|
#atp#biochemistry#evolution
"Jannik Sinner Clinches Miami Open Men's Title with Straight Sets Victory Over Grigor Dimitrov"
sports2 years ago

"Jannik Sinner Clinches Miami Open Men's Title with Straight Sets Victory Over Grigor Dimitrov"

Jannik Sinner clinches the Miami Open men's title by defeating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets, marking his third title of 2024 and propelling him to a career-high second in the world rankings. Sinner's dominant performance sees him become the first Italian to reach the top two since the ATP rankings began in 1973. Meanwhile, Danielle Collins secures the women's title with a win over Elena Rybakina.

via BBC.com|
#atp#grigor-dimitrov#jannik-sinner
science2 years ago

"Uncovering the Activation Mechanism of the Gabija Anti-Phage System"

The Gabija anti-phage system, a prokaryotic defense mechanism, consists of GajA and GajB components. Researchers have used cryo-electron microscopy to reveal the structures and activation mechanism of this system. They found that GajA, a rhombus-shaped tetramer, is activated for anti-phage defense when ATP is depleted by phages, leading to DNA cleavage. GajB, which docks on GajA, is then activated by the cleaved DNA, ultimately resulting in prokaryotic cell death.

via Nature.com|
#anti-phage-system#atp#cryo-electron-microscopy
"ATP and PIF Forge Multi-Year Partnership to Boost Global Tennis Growth"
sports2 years ago

"ATP and PIF Forge Multi-Year Partnership to Boost Global Tennis Growth"

ATP and Public Investment Fund (PIF) have announced a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at enhancing global tennis, with PIF becoming the official naming partner of the ATP Rankings and partnering with ATP Tour events in various locations. The collaboration will focus on developing opportunities for young players, fostering inclusivity, and driving sustainable innovation in tennis, aligning with PIF's broader vision to enhance quality of life and drive transformation in sport.

via ATP Tour|
#atp#global-partnership#pif
"Alcaraz Upset by Jarry, Sinner Advances: Tennis Roundup"
sports2 years ago

"Alcaraz Upset by Jarry, Sinner Advances: Tennis Roundup"

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock loss to Nicolas Jarry in the semi-finals of the Argentina Open, while Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur advanced to the final in Rotterdam. Alcaraz, the World No.2, has been struggling since his Wimbledon win last year, while Sinner and de Minaur are set to face off in the Rotterdam final, with Sinner becoming the highest-ranked Italian male in tennis history.

via Yahoo Sport Australia|
#alex-de-minaur#atp#carlos-alcaraz
Unprecedented Detail: Microscope Captures Motor Proteins with Power.
science-and-technology3 years ago

Unprecedented Detail: Microscope Captures Motor Proteins with Power.

Two independent teams have used a super-resolution tool called MINFLUX to study molecular motors called kinesins in near-real time at physiologically relevant concentrations of ATP. The teams were able to track the protein in 3D and capture side-stepping, stalling, and hops from one microtubule to another. The new technology could open multiple research avenues, especially if it allows researchers to track several proteins or several sites in proteins at once.

via Nature.com|
#atp#kinesins#microscopy