President @NewLantern Partners. Former @Microsoft @WhiteHouse @WPP. Passion for STEM, rural America, wordcraft, and a good ditty. Made in Tenn. #Vols#IU
The space program in the 1960s inspired thousands of young kids across the US to dream big, including this 5-year-old from small town TN who never wanted to take off his astronaut sweatshirt. Thank you @NASA for your impact on generations. #OneGiantLeap#Apollo50th#STEM
Happy 250th birthday, America! We got you a present. 🇺🇸
The red, white, and blue stars of this globular cluster shine like a sparkler waved on a dark night in this image from @NASAHubble, released in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.
June 24, 1910
#OTD US President William Howard Taft (Pictured) signed the "Wireless Act of 1910" into law. All ships carrying at least 50 persons were required to install radio by July 1, 1911.
#OnThisDay#History
The film Cleopatra, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, was released today in 1963.
It was the most expensive film made to that time at $44 million!
Alexander Zverev wins the French Open! It's his 1st career major title in his 41st Major appearance.
Only Goran Ivanisevic (48 appearances) needed more attempts among men in the Open Era before winning his 1st major title 🎾
New research has uncovered a possible link between gut bacteria and the development of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Scientists at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich investigated the condition by studying identical twins, a design that helped minimise the effects of genetics and environment.
The team analysed 81 twin pairs in which only one sibling had MS and identified two bacterial strains that were consistently associated with the disease.
The microbes, Eisenbergiella tayi and Lachnoclostridium, were found in significantly higher levels in individuals with multiple sclerosis. When these bacteria were introduced into mouse models, they triggered symptoms resembling MS, suggesting they may play an active biological role rather than simply being correlated with the condition.
These findings strengthen growing evidence that the gut microbiome may influence autoimmune diseases. While further studies in humans are still required, the research offers one of the strongest indications so far of a potential gut–brain connection in MS.
The results also raise the possibility that future treatments could target or modify these bacteria in order to delay, reduce, or potentially prevent the development of the disease.