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The gold standard for storing lungs for transplant procedures has been to pack them in ice in coolers, which keeps them at roughly 4 °C (39 °F). But a look back at lung transplant research has revealed that there’s an even better temperature at which t… Continue reading Lung storage technique offers ‘paradigm shift’ for transplants
Thirty-eight people took part in a study to investigate the effects of a sleep medication on Alzheimer’s-related proteins in their cerebrospinal fluid. The pills showed promise in combating the substances that lead to the harmful tangles and plaques in the brain that contribute to the disease, but larger more comprehensive studies are needed to confirm the results.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Dementia, Neuroscience, Sleeping, Sleep, Insomnia, Washington University School of Medicine, Medication
Continue reading Alzheimer’s proteins beaten back by sleeping pill in small study
For all they do for us, our hearts aren’t very good at repairing themselves. So when a person suffers a heart attack, their blood pump is left with a large amount of scar tissue, which can impede the organ’s flexibility and thereby its function. Inspir… Continue reading Technique reverses heart attack damage by reprogramming scar cells
“Remove the Kapton tape and activate the battery.” “But captain, these batteries must be 100 years old!” “They’ll work, trust me.”Continue ReadingCategory: Electronics, ScienceTags: Power, Bacteria, Fuel Cell, Binghamton University, Battery Continue reading Spore-producing bacteria battery could last 100 years on the shelf
While women have had an oral contraceptive for some time, men have been limited to two mechanical options to prevent unwanted pregnancies: condoms and vasectomies. That might be set to change thanks to the discovery of a gene that is only expressed in … Continue reading Genetic advance eyes reversible male contraceptive by warping sperm
While women have had an oral contraceptive for some time, men have been limited to two mechanical options to prevent unwanted pregnancies: condoms and vasectomies. That might be set to change thanks to the discovery of a gene that is only expressed in … Continue reading Genetic advance eyes reversible male contraceptive by warping sperm
If you’ve ever taken a long airplane ride, you’ve no doubt heard that you should get up and move periodically to avoid developing blood clots. That’s because when our bodies are stationary for long periods of time, the odds of our blood pooling, coagul… Continue reading “Swiss Army knife” bears reveal anti-blood-clotting secret
Salt is one of the oldest and most famous preservatives around. But could it be used to preserve carbon deep underground for thousands of years? Researchers believe it can, and that it just might offer a way forward in combating the atmospheric carbon … Continue reading Salted crops seen as powerful tool to combat climate crisis
In seeking a safe yet effective way to predict Alzheimer’s disease, researchers found a sugar molecule in the blood of affected patients. When combined with a simple memory test and genetic analysis, the research team was able to predict the onset of the condition up to a decade in advance with a significant degree of accuracy. The protocol could soon join others in helping scientists spot Alzheimer’s in advance of its symptoms and take steps to halt its progression.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Bloodstream, Karolinska Institutet, Memory, Dementia
Continue reading Protocol predicts Alzheimer’s 10 years in advance with 80% accuracy
Researchers in China have created a probiotic specially designed to release an alcohol-metabolizing enzyme called ADH1. Then they fed the substance to mice and got them drunk. The results showed success in keeping the mice from getting too buzzed, and … Continue reading Engineered probiotic helps mice shake off alcohol buzz