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Alzheimer’s brain effects may be broader than previously thought

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A study has found that Alzheimer's disease has a broader effect on brain network function than previously thought

Analyzing the functional connectivity of different brain networks, researchers found that, compared to a healthy aging brain, Alzheimer’s disease disrupts areas of the brain beyond those relating to memory and is independent of factors typically associated with the disease, such as amyloid beta levels.

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Routine vaccines reduce Alzheimer’s risk by up to 30% in over 65s

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New research found that the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in people aged 65 and over is significantly reduced if they've received routine vaccinations

New research has found that people aged 65 and over who’ve received routine vaccinations are significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the importance of vaccination not only in protecting against infectious diseases but in providing a degree of protection against dementia.

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Waste aloe vera peels may be a source of eco-friendly insecticide

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Although the gel of the aloe vera plant is commonly used to treat sunburn, moisturize skin and boost gut health (among other applications), its peels are typically discarded. New research now suggests that those peels could also be used, to make non-to… Continue reading Waste aloe vera peels may be a source of eco-friendly insecticide→

This inexpensive cup zaps pathogens to purify poor-quality water

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While “don’t mess with Texas” may have originated as a littering campaign catchphrase, scientists from the southern state have aimed that mantra at waterborne bacteria, creating a powered drinking cup that kills pathogens that cross its energy-efficien… Continue reading This inexpensive cup zaps pathogens to purify poor-quality water→

Chemical mapping of young stars sheds light on mysteries of our galaxy

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A new chemical map of the local region of our galaxy developed by Keith Hawkins at the University of Texas at Austin has unearthed new structural details of nearby spiral arms of the Milky Way to a distance of 32,600 light years from Earth.Continue Rea… Continue reading Chemical mapping of young stars sheds light on mysteries of our galaxy→

Webb may have spotted “dark stars” made of annihilating dark matter

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The James Webb Space Telescope has already spotted some amazing things in its first year of science operations, but if a new study holds water it might be one of the most important finds of all time. A team of astrophysicists proposes that three bright… Continue reading Webb may have spotted “dark stars” made of annihilating dark matter→

Gene mutation that can lead to heart disease identified

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For the first time, scientists have discovered how a gene mutation can cause heart disease in adults despite normal cholesterol levels and no other risk factors.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: University of Texas, Heart Disease, Heart a… Continue reading Gene mutation that can lead to heart disease identified→

This scientist believes he can turn you into a barbecue master

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Barbecue is serious business, and some of the most serious about it hail from Texas. Chemist and backyard chef Jeremiah Gassensmith is so serious about it he has even taught a class on it to his science Honors students.Continue ReadingCategory: Around … Continue reading This scientist believes he can turn you into a barbecue master→

Groundbreaking AI system reads minds and produces text without implants

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Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have created a mind-reading AI system that can take images of a person’s brain activity and translate them into a continuous stream of text. Called a semantic decoder, the system may help people who ar… Continue reading Groundbreaking AI system reads minds and produces text without implants→

New mobile e-tattoo better monitors heart, can help prevent heart disease

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Researchers have developed a mobile, noninvasive, ultrathin, stretchable, battery-operated electronic tattoo that simultaneously measures the heart’s electrical and mechanical activity, offering a new method of diagnosing and monitoring heart disease.C… Continue reading New mobile e-tattoo better monitors heart, can help prevent heart disease→