Category: Education
Delaying Alzheimer’s disease onset with a protein derived from corn
Scientists at the University of Kansas (KU) have engineered an antigen using a protein from corn to combat the toxic buildup of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s). This antigen could feasibly be used in potential immunisation approaches for Alzheimer’s […]
Face shape influences the most ideal mask fit
Joint research from Florida State University and Johns Hopkins University, both in the US, reveal how even the slightest facial asymmetry can affect mask fitting and protection. Using a novel analysis method called principal component analysis (PCA), and fluid dynamics, […]
Heart disease and heart attack amplified in marijuana users
Recreational marijuana users who smoke more than once a month have an increased risk of heart attack and heart disease. According to new research from Stanford University, the psychoactive component of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), caused inflammation in endothelial cells that […]
Chronic pain found to cause maladaptive anxiety
Researchers from Hokkaido University in Japan have identified neuronal pathways associated with chronic pain and maladaptive emotional states in mice. A large fraction of people worldwide suffer from chronic pain, which is often comorbid with psychiatric disorders, such as depression […]
Selfies distort young adults’ perception of their own appearance
Plastic surgeons facing an uptick in requests from young patients may want to look into how “selfies” play a part: a University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center plastic surgeon revealed that “young people are coming to plastic surgeons to […]
Modern analytical method study highlights new CVD and diabetes risks
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and type 2 diabetes share common lipid metabolism factors for development. Scientists at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) have jointly identified nearly 70 lipids associated with […]
Scientists identify genetic play behind breast cancer recurrence
Undetectable microscopic pieces of tumour that remain after a mastectomy are a major factor for the recurrence of breast cancer – scientists from Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC, have recently discovered cell types with significant genetic changes that […]
Food cravings determined by gut microbes’ activity
Substances secreted by gut microbes in mice have been found to influence what they choose to eat, providing a sort of explanation into food cravings and associated behaviour. Animals with different compositions of gut microbes do change their preferred diet, […]
Reduced smartphone use more beneficial to wellbeing than total abstinence
Spending days glued to our smartphone screens is linked to a host of problems such as less physical activity, weight gain, neck pain, and even addiction-like behaviour. German researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) suggest reducing the usage of smartphones instead […]
