Dubai Reefs: World’s largest ocean restoration project unveiled

URB, a developer of sustainable cities, has unveiled its plans for what is being billed as “the world’s largest ocean restoration project” on the Dubai coast, called Dubai Reefs.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: sustainable design, Oc… Continue reading Dubai Reefs: World’s largest ocean restoration project unveiled

Calls for men to get their shots with rise in HPV-related throat cancer

Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related throat cancer is alarmingly on the rise worldwide, affecting three times as many men as women. Many countries already have vaccination programs in place to protect women from HPV-related cervical cancer; is it time th… Continue reading Calls for men to get their shots with rise in HPV-related throat cancer

Two-for-one treatment: Antidepressant agent found to also reduce stress

Stress and depression often go hand-in-hand. Now, novel research has shown that a known antidepressant agent, KNT-127, also reduces stress, providing insight into the physiological processes underpinning depression, and has potential for new treatments… Continue reading Two-for-one treatment: Antidepressant agent found to also reduce stress

Gut bacteria linked to Parkinson’s, paves way for targeted treatment

A new study has linked a species of gut bacteria to the development of Parkinson's disease

A new study has found that a species of gut bacteria cause the destructive nerve cell ‘clumps’ that are a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. The discovery opens the door to the development of targeted treatments for this debilitating disease.

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Trial drug shown to significantly slow early Alzheimer’s decline

The drug donanemab, which destroys the amyloid beta plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease, was the subject of a Phase 3 clinical trial

A Phase 3 clinical trial of the drug donanemab has shown it can significantly slow cognitive and functional decline in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, compared with existing treatments.

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Feeling down? Hit up an art gallery online for a rapid mood boost

For some people, wandering around a gallery or museum to ponder over a Picasso, revel in a Rembrandt, or find meaning in a Magritte can boost their mood and improve their well-being. But is the same true for viewing art online? New research says that i… Continue reading Feeling down? Hit up an art gallery online for a rapid mood boost

World’s smallest LED could turn your phone camera into a high-res microscope

Researchers have created the world’s smallest silicon LED and holographic microscope that opens up a wide range of potential applications, including turning your smartphone camera into a portable, high-resolution microscope.Continue ReadingCategory: Sc… Continue reading World’s smallest LED could turn your phone camera into a high-res microscope

Quantum tech hurdles problems of taking real-time 3D images underwater

Taking 3D images underwater is tricky due to inconsistent lighting conditions and particles in the water that scatter light and cause distortion. Researchers have created a novel prototype system that uses quantum technology and LiDAR to overcome these… Continue reading Quantum tech hurdles problems of taking real-time 3D images underwater

Giving exhausted T cells a second wind boosts cancer treatment

Constantly fighting cancer or other diseases can exhaust our immune system’s T cells, impeding their ability to kill invaders. A new study has identified a way of reviving exhausted T cells so they’re ready to fight again, improving the effectiveness o… Continue reading Giving exhausted T cells a second wind boosts cancer treatment

Regular internet use by older adults linked to reduced dementia risk

A new long-term study by researchers at NYU has found that regular internet usage by older adults is linked with a decreased risk of dementia. But it’s about striking a balance, with evidence excessive use can be harmful to cognitive health.Continue Re… Continue reading Regular internet use by older adults linked to reduced dementia risk