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Subtype of autism linked with abnormal cholesterol levels identified

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Researchers have identified a subtype of autism and will examine if it can be treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs like statins

Using a novel multi-modal approach to data analysis, scientists have identified a specific subtype of autism linked with a gene cluster known to affect both neurodevelopment and lipid metabolism. The research suggests this subtype could account for nearly seven percent of autism cases and future study will explore whether cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins could be an effective treatment.

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Electric vehicles could save the US billions each year, study finds

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While electric vehicles usually cost more for the consumer at the point of purchase, a new study has applied a much broader scope to the economics of green transportation and found it could actually save the US tens of billions of dollars each year. Th… Continue reading Electric vehicles could save the US billions each year, study finds→

Graphene-based sensor detects spoiled fish and meat

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Graphene, the electrically-conductive “wonder material” made up of a one-atom-thick sheet of linked carbon atoms, already has many uses. It now has another, however, as the active ingredient in a sensor that detects food spoilage.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Graphene-based sensor detects spoiled fish and meat→

Anaphylaxis-preventing pill offers new hope for severe allergy sufferers

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Promising new research from Northwestern University is reporting progress in the development of an anaphylaxis-preventing pill. The drug, initially designed as an alternative to chemotherapy for some types of cancer, could hypothetically be taken befor… Continue reading Anaphylaxis-preventing pill offers new hope for severe allergy sufferers→

“Cow” and “Koala” lead explosive new class of space signals

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The universe is full of powerful explosions from various sources, and now astronomers have described a brand new class of space signals. Named fast blue optical transients (FBOTs), these events are very bright and throw off incredible amounts of energy… Continue reading “Cow” and “Koala” lead explosive new class of space signals→

New process “upcycles” foam waste into higher-value materials

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Once discarded, spongy polyurethane foam typically just ends up in landfills, where it takes up a lot of space. Thanks to a newly-developed process, however, it could soon be recycled into higher-quality rubbers and hard plastics.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading New process “upcycles” foam waste into higher-value materials→

Wireless sensors to track premature baby health in the developing world

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There is a large disparity between the survival rates of prematurely born babies in the developing world and those in the developed world, but scientists at Northwestern University are working on ways to bridge the gap. This has led to the development … Continue reading Wireless sensors to track premature baby health in the developing world→

Mint leaves offer a new blueprint for frost-free surfaces

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Ice and airplane wings don’t mix particularly well, with the added weight making it hard for the aircraft to take off, or causing it potentially catastrophic problems once in the air. Scientists are continually looking at better ways to address this pr… Continue reading Mint leaves offer a new blueprint for frost-free surfaces→