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Exposure to phthalates, a common chemical used to manufacture thousands of everyday products, has been linked to an increased risk of childhood cancer. The new findings add to a growing body of research suggesting this pervasive chemical may cause a nu… Continue reading Exposure to “everywhere chemical” linked to childhood cancer risk
Combining elements of the fold-out tent camper, caravan with slide-out sidewall expansion and pop-top camper, the Badger series of caravans expands in an unusual way. A large section of its fiberglass roof and sidewall fold out to instantly create a se… Continue reading Badger Extreme camper trailer expands with roof that becomes a room
We first heard about the child-like iCub humanoid robot back in 2011, when it was nominated to take part in the Olympic Torch Relay. The latest and greatest version, the iCub 3, was the star of a recently-announced (and pretty impressive) telepresence … Continue reading New iCub 3 biped robot used as a long-distance avatar for its operator
Perovskite materials are quickly emerging as a promising candidate for solar cells, but one of their major downsides is that they can degrade in direct sunlight. Researchers at UCLA have now uncovered a root cause of the problem, and found a simple fix… Continue reading Simple fix helps perovskite solar cells withstand the Sun
The immune system is incredibly complex, but a new breakthrough could help scientists unravel more of its secrets. Researchers at Harvard’s Wyss Institute have created a more accurate model of the human immune system in a microfluidic chip, providing a… Continue reading Immune-system-on-a-chip could speed up future vaccine development
Senolytics are an emerging class of drugs designed to target zombie-like cells that have stopped dividing and build up in the body as we age, and the past few years have seen some exciting discoveries that demonstrate their potential. Adding another to… Continue reading Senolytic drugs boost protein that protects against effects of aging
Are you one of those lucky people who seem to be able to thrive on between four and six hours of sleep per night? You may be what UC San Francisco researchers have dubbed an “elite sleeper,” and a new study reports the same genes associated with healthy short sleep patterns may also slow the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Sleep, Sleeping, Genetics, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, UCSF, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading “Elite sleeper” gene study offers hope for novel dementia treatment
By studying the eating habits of the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, scientists have pinpointed a new mechanism that could be used for early diagnosis, and potentially prevent its worst effects. The team has identified a new antibody people produce… Continue reading Antibody discovery points to rapid, accurate test for Lyme disease
A large new study offers the first investigation into persistent mental health issues in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients up to 16 months after an initial infection. The findings reveal COVID-19 led to a higher risk of depression and anxiety followin… Continue reading Persistent mental health issues 16 months post severe COVID-19 illness
There are now a number of “smart” bicycle helmets on the market, so for one to stand out, it really has to include a lot of features. The Relee Magician M1 does just that, offering lights, turn indicators, speakers and a camera, among other things.Cont… Continue reading Relee M1 helmet packs an actioncam, lighting and smartphone connectivity