New evidence linking gut bacteria with rheumatoid arthritis development

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [New evidence linking gut bacteria with rheumatoid arthritis development]( [New research speculates immune antibodies targeting a gut bacteria protein could play a role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis]( A new study has provided more evidence gut bacteria plays a role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis. The research suggests an abnormal immune response to a common species of gut bacteria could influence the development of the disease. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Bootiful Halloween Deals on BLUETTI Portable Solar Generators]( BLUETTI, a portable power station leader, decides to give trick-or-treaters a "Boo" this Halloween. From A$1100 discount to A$199 freebie, it offers a slew of special deals on power generators and bundles from this October 20 to November 3. 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[Read more]( Photography [Polar bears take over the 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards]( [Winner, Urban Wildlife. House of bears. Polar bears shrouded in fog at the long-deserted settlement on Kolyuchin. Kolyuchin Island, Chukotka, Russia]( The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is one of the world's longest running photo competitions and this year's extraordinary winners cover everything from a surreal visit to a village populated by polar bears to close-up look at strange bee mating behavior. [Read more]( Bicycles [Torque-sensing commuter ebike rides for 100 km per charge]( [The Rymic Infinity 3 commuter ebike is currently the subject of an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign]( Mobility startup Rymic is looking to lower the price of commuting by ebike with the launch of the Infinity 3, which combines a torque sensor, hub motor, 100-km battery and relatively lightweight build with a $1,099 Indiegogo starting perk. 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[Read more]( Medical [Anti-aging study boosts worm lifespans with glucose]( [The roundworm C. elegans is a popular model for anti-aging researchers]( New research on aging in roundworms has thrown up some intriguing results, with scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore finding they could increase the animals lifespan by feeding them a high-sugar diet. [Read more]( Photography [Smart Z-Finder adds a pro-level viewfinder to existing smartphones]( [The Zacuto Smart Z-Finder is presently on Kickstarter]( With smartphone cameras getting better and better, it's harder to justify buying a video camera … although phones still lack a good eyecup-type viewfinder. US film-making equipment company Zacuto is out to change that, with its Smart Z-Finder. 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