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Dementia-preventing nasal spray moves to human trials

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Rich Haridy

A novel nasal spray combines a common antibiotic with a well-known antioxidant and human trials are set to begin soon

Scientists from Osaka City University are reporting successful preclinical tests of a novel nasal spray designed to prevent the neurodegeneration associated with dementia. The spray combines two cheap, pre-existing drugs and was found to improve cognitive function in several different mouse models of dementia.

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Tags: Dementia, Neuroscience, Alzheimer’s Disease, Osaka University, Antibiotic

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Japanese scientists produce first 3D-bioprinted, marbled Wagyu beef

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Nick Lavars

The world of lab-grown meats is fast filling with all kinds of tasty bites, from burgers, to chicken breasts, to a series of increasingly complex cuts of steak. Expanding the scope of cultured beef are scientists from Japan’s Osaka University, who have… Continue reading Japanese scientists produce first 3D-bioprinted, marbled Wagyu beef→

Common blood pressure drug found to have lifespan-extending potential

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Rich Haridy

Scientists from Osaka City University have found metolazone, an anti-hypertension drug that has been around for almost 50 years, can kickstart a lifespan-extending cellular repair process in roundworms. The research suggests this mechanism could be tra… Continue reading Common blood pressure drug found to have lifespan-extending potential→

AI-enabled critter camera only records targeted behaviors

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Ben Coxworth

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In order to observe specific behaviors, scientists will often rig wild animals up with tiny cameras or other “bio-logging” devices. A new technology could help these tools gather more data, by only fully powering up when needed.

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Tags: Osaka University, Video Cameras, Animals, Tracking, Artificial Intelligence, New Atlas Audio

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New filament tech lets regular 3D printers build multi-material items

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Ben Coxworth

Ordinarily, when using an off-the-shelf 3D printer, it’s quite difficult to print a single object that incorporates multiple materials. An experimental new system could make it easier, though, by utilizing a “programmable filament.”Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading New filament tech lets regular 3D printers build multi-material items→

Plant-based plastic biodegrades in the ocean

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Ben Coxworth

Whether it’s entangling marine animals, clogging their guts when they eat it, or forming giant floating “garbage patches,” oceanic plastic waste is a huge problem. There may be new hope however, in the form of what is claimed to be a better type of mar… Continue reading Plant-based plastic biodegrades in the ocean→