Ohio’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame receives green-roofed encore

Cleveland, Ohio’s celebrated Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is set to receive an all-new extension courtesy of PAU (Practice for Architecture and Urbanism). The addition will be defined by an eye-catching triangular building that will boost capacity at the s… Continue reading Ohio’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame receives green-roofed encore

Deep brain stimulation found to assist rehab following stroke

A first-in-human trial has found that pairing physical therapy with deep brain stimulation to encourage post-stroke rehabilitation is a safe and feasible treatment, even years after the stroke. The researchers say their technique offers hope to stroke … Continue reading Deep brain stimulation found to assist rehab following stroke

siRNA therapy shows promise for reducing genetic heart disease risk

In phase 1 trials, an experimental siRNA therapy has shown promise for reducing levels of a lipoprotein associated with a higher risk of premature heart disease. The treatment could help fight a form of the disease that can’t currently be treated throu… Continue reading siRNA therapy shows promise for reducing genetic heart disease risk

Study links Viagra to lower Alzheimer’s risk but experts have reservations

New research proposes Viagra could prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease

A new study published in the journal Nature Aging has identified an association between using Viagra, a popular erectile dysfunction drug, and reduced instances of Alzheimer’s disease. This is not the first time a beneficial link between Viagra and Alzheimer’s has been proposed but clinical trials will be necessary to explore causality.

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First-of-its-kind preventative breast cancer vaccine begins human trials

After two decades of preclinical research the first phase of human trials are set to begin testing a unique preventative breast cancer vaccine that is designed to target a protein commonly expressed by triple-negative breast cancers.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading First-of-its-kind preventative breast cancer vaccine begins human trials

Researchers discover how gut bacteria can influence stroke severity

A striking new gut-brain link has been discovered by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic. The findings show how a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can amplify the severity of a stroke and impair a person’s recovery.Continue ReadingCategory: Health &… Continue reading Researchers discover how gut bacteria can influence stroke severity

Hackaday Links: March 31, 2019

You can now make flexible circuit boards of unlimited length. Trackwise was contracted out for making a wiring harness for the wing of a UAV and managed to ship a 26 meter long flexible printed circuit board. This is an interesting application of the technology — UAVs are very weight …read more

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