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Merge 104.8 | 23 August 2023
The parent company of Instagram and Facebook, Meta, will soon be launching the web version of Threads. Users will be able to access the platform by logging in to its website from a laptop of PC. Meta also say they will be adding more functionality to the web experience in the coming weeks.
Ancient DNA has been extracted from a clay brick that is almost 3,000 years old, potentially unlocking new ways of studying life from generations gone by. It was performed on building material from a palace in an ancient city which stood in what is now northern Iraq. Researchers believe animal and insect DNA could be extracted using the same techniques.
A new study has found that intermittent fasting could improve the memory of those with Alzheimer’s. American researchers say a smaller daily eating window can mitigate disruption to the body’s circadian rhythm, which is seen as a “hallmark” of the disease. Those carrying out the study say it’s likely the findings will lead to a human clinical trial.
