Category: Education
Brazil releases millions of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes to fight dengue
Scientists in Brazil have begun to release the first wave of millions of mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacteria to prevent them from spreading dengue. Thousands of Aedesaegypti mosquitoes carrying the bacteria were released in front of journalists by scientists […]
Virtual reality game may help scientists spot dementia earlier
Around 850,000 people in the UK alone are living with dementia – a set of symptoms, including memory loss and difficulties with language and problem-solving, that could impair a person’s mental abilities to perform daily tasks. This number is expected […]
Higher lithium levels in drinking water linked to lower risk of dementia
Researchers in Denmark studied 800,000 people and found that people who drink water with higher levels of lithium, which is natural found in tap water, appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia. Although the findings are not clear-cut, […]
Twelve-year study ties high salt intake to doubled risk of heart failure
High consumption of salt (sodium chloride) has been linked to a doubled risk of heart failure in a 12-year study in more than 4,000 people. Prof. Pekka Jousilahti, research professor at the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki, […]
Vision impairment tied to cognitive decline in old age
An increased risk of cognitive decline in old age has already been linked to hearing impairment, and a new study suggests that vision impairment may have the same effect. Based on data from two large studies of older Americans, researchers […]
Chemotherapy drug found to help spread cancer to the lungs
The front-line chemotherapy drug paclitaxel used to treat breast cancer has been found to have paradoxical pro-cancer effects as it also helps spread the disease to the lungs. Researchers at The Ohio State University studied the cascade of events that […]
Scientists look to silk for more sensitive, flexible wearable body sensors
Researchers say they are now one step closer to using silk, one of the world’s most sought-after fabrics, for more sensitive and flexible wearable body sensors. These multi-purpose devices that monitor a slew of body functions in real time, such […]
Human breastmilk contains a new class of non-toxic antibiotic
Some of the carbohydrates in a human mother’s breastmilk have been found to have antibacterial properties as well as the ability to improve the effectiveness of antibacterial proteins also present in the breastmilk. Human breastmilk, which consists of a complex […]
Antibiotic overuse reduces immune system’s effectivity against infections
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have found that overuse of antibiotics lessens the immune system’s effectivity against infections and weakens the intestinal barrier against invading bugs. They found that antibiotic use reduces the effectivity of neutrophils, […]
Oral peanut allergy treatment found to offer protection even after four years
Researchers from Australia have found that an oral peanut allergy treatment given to kids was still effective even after four years from its administration. A probiotic containing peanut protein was given to children every day for 18 months. When tested […]
