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Scientists in Japan investigating the possibility of a vaccine for people allergic to dogs have made a significant breakthrough, identifying the crystal structure of a protein at the heart of the majority of dog allergies for the first time. The new un… Continue reading Protein structure discovery lays foundation for dog allergy vaccine
For around a decade, scientists researching Parkinson’s disease have been probing a pathway involved in the way brain cells process energy, and now a mystery around the role of a particular protein has been solved. The team has produced an unprecedented “live action” view that shows how this protein is activated, providing researchers with a blueprint for therapies that help prevent cell death associated with the condition.
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Protein, Neurological
Continue reading Live view of mysterious Parkinson’s protein points to new treatments
Scientists have taken aim at inactive clumps of lithium that build up over a battery’s lifetime and shown how they can be brought back to life to boost the performance of the device. They say this can be achieved simply through tweaks to the charging p… Continue reading Charging tweak revives lost lithium to boost battery capacity & lifespan
Every minute matters in the event of a tsunami, and over the years we have seen a number of interesting ideas around how these giant waves might be better predicted ahead of time. These include monitoring underwater sound waves triggered by earthquakes… Continue reading Study shows magnetic fields can act as early warning signs for tsunamis
The switch has been flicked on a wind farm off the shore of the UK of unprecedented scale, with Danish energy firm Orsted announcing that Hornsea 2 has produced its first power. It is expected to become fully operational next year as the world’s bigges… Continue reading World’s largest offshore wind farm generates its first power
There has been a lot of activity in the world of cultured meat since we reported on a US$330,000 lab-grown burger back in 2013, as scientists and startups work to bring the price down to something resembling the real deal. Making inroads in this space … Continue reading Future Meats drives cost of lab-grown chicken down to $1.70 a breast
Energy storage devices that bend, flex and can be worked into fabrics could have a big part to play in the future of wearable electronics, and MIT engineers have just produced one with some unique properties. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery is onl… Continue reading World’s longest flexible fiber battery design could stretch a kilometer
Ultrasound has a long history as a trusted imaging technology that can reveal what’s going on on the human body, but recently we’re seeing how it might be adapted to actually influence the body’s behavior. A fascinating new study explores how ultrasoun… Continue reading Ultrasound alters monkey brain activity linked to psychiatric disorders
Back in January, General Motors launched a new spin-off named BrightDrop centered on electric last-mile logistics vehicles, and has now completed its first delivery, less than twelve months later. The company’s EV600s have been handed off to FedEx who … Continue reading FedEx takes delivery of first electric vans from GM’s BrightDrop
The continuing rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs, is a growing concern, with some experts predicting they could kill millions per year by 2050. These bugs are evolving to evade our very best drugs, but knowing which ones ar… Continue reading Targeting “pre-resistant” bacteria could stop superbugs from forming