Thunderbolt 5 delivers up to 3 times the bandwidth of its predecessor

Intel has announced the latest in next-gen connectivity with Thunderbolt 5, a single-cable solution designed to deliver up to three times more bandwidth than its predecessor to benefit even the most demanding PC user.Continue ReadingCategory: Computers… Continue reading Thunderbolt 5 delivers up to 3 times the bandwidth of its predecessor

Brain imaging reveals OCD sufferers have difficulty processing certainty

Using brain imaging, researchers have found that obsessive-compulsive disorder affects particular areas of the brain involved in processing certainty during the decision-making process. The findings provide a greater understanding of the processes unde… Continue reading Brain imaging reveals OCD sufferers have difficulty processing certainty

Untreated high blood pressure in over-60s increases dementia risk by 42%

A new study has found that people over 60 with untreated high blood pressure have a greatly increased risk of developing dementia compared to those who take blood pressure medication. The findings suggest that maintaining treatment for high blood press… Continue reading Untreated high blood pressure in over-60s increases dementia risk by 42%

Phosphorus-based nanotech rips apart superbugs & accelerates healing

Researchers have found that using nano-sized flakes of black phosphorus on wounds infected with drug-resistant superbugs not only kills the pathogens, but also promotes wound healing. More than a coating, the innovative antimicrobial can be incorporate… Continue reading Phosphorus-based nanotech rips apart superbugs & accelerates healing

Targeted ultrasound changes brain function & could treat mental illness

A new study has found that using ultrasound to target specific areas of the brain causes functional changes that last for up to an hour. The findings pave the way for the development of non-invasive methods of treating mental health conditions such as … Continue reading Targeted ultrasound changes brain function & could treat mental illness

Obesity discovery: Weight loss without reducing appetite & food intake

Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which a cluster of astrocytes, specialized brain cells, in the hypothalamus cause obesity in mice. Their study also identified a drug that inhibited the process, leading to weight loss without compromising a… Continue reading Obesity discovery: Weight loss without reducing appetite & food intake

Molecule found that inhibits the spread of the cold sore virus

Researchers have developed a molecule that effectively inhibits an enzyme instrumental in spreading the herpes simplex virus in humans. They say their discovery could lead to a new treatment for herpes simplex infections and other viruses, as well as d… Continue reading Molecule found that inhibits the spread of the cold sore virus

Vaping with or without nicotine freezes frontline immune cells

A new study has found that even moderate exposure to nicotine-free vapor from e-cigarettes can literally stop neutrophils, the body’s frontline immune cells, in their tracks, reducing their ability to fight off foreign invaders. The researchers say the… Continue reading Vaping with or without nicotine freezes frontline immune cells

Mechanism that causes poor wound healing in diabetics identified

Researchers have uncovered the mechanism that causes wounds to heal more slowly in diabetics, putting them at increased risk of infection and other serious complications. They say their findings could offer a new approach to the disease.Continue Readin… Continue reading Mechanism that causes poor wound healing in diabetics identified

Protein linked to muscle development could be new atrophy treatment target

Researchers have identified a protein that’s critical to the development of skeletal muscle mass and strength and the tissue’s ability to metabolize glucose. They say their findings may lead to treatments for the muscle wasting that can occur in diseas… Continue reading Protein linked to muscle development could be new atrophy treatment target