September 19, 2024 by Schweizerischer Nationalfonds SNF Main effect of awareness on event-related potential amplitudes. Credit: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2311953121A new study from the University of Fribourg highlights previously unknown links between the body and the brain. The findings of this research show how our bodily rhythms affect our...
September 19, 2024 by Institute for Basic Science Overview and operation principle of a shape-morphing cortex-adhesive (SMCA) sensor. Credit: Adapted from Nature Electronics (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41928-024-01240-xA team of researchers has developed a soft cortical device that could revolutionize the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological disorders. The group is led by Professor Son Donghee and...
September 19, 2024 by Ellen Goldbaum, University at Buffalo Relative contributions of genetic elements in hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae in vivo models of infection. Credit: eBioMedicine (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105302More than a decade ago, physicians around the world began reporting cases due to a new hypervirulent strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae, which could infect and severely sicken otherwise...
September 19, 2024 by Queen’s University Belfast Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that those who consume more foods rich in flavonoids, such as berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate, could lower their risk of dementia. Led by a team of researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, the study, published Sept. 18 in JAMA...
By Richard MossNovember 24, 2014 Metamaterials negate the properties of the so-called aberrating layers, allowing ultrasound to penetrate metai and bone (Image: Yun Jing) Score another point for metamaterials. Researchers at North Carolina State University have designed complementary metamaterials that will aid medical professionals and engineers in diagnosing problems under the skin. These metamaterials are...
By Michael IrvingSeptember 18, 2024 Bioactive glass laced with toxic metal shows promise in treating bone cancer Depositphotos Scientists have demonstrated a new potential treatment for bone cancer. A bioactive glass laced with a toxic metal was able to kill up to 99% of the cancer without harming healthy cells, and could even help regrow...
September 18, 2024 by Kathryn DeMott, National Institutes of Health GS lens opacity is reversed during the hypothermia-rewarming cycle. Credit: Journal of Clinical Investigation (2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI169666Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators have identified a protein, known as RNF114, that reverses cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens that occurs...
September 18, 2024 by University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Credit: CC0 Public DomainNew research is more closely linking obesity to dementia. Higher levels of leptin, a hormone that helps maintain normal body weight, is associated with better signal-transmitting brain white matter in middle-aged adults, according to a study by The University...
By Ben CoxworthSeptember 17, 2024 The prototype device identifies tiny throat movements that accompany the silent mouthing of specific words Depositphotos There could soon be a powerful new aid for people who are unable to speak. British scientists have developed a choker that detects its wearer’s silently mouthed words, and converts them into audible synthetic...
By Paul McClureSeptember 17, 2024 New research has upended the common assumption about autism and emotions Depositphotos A new study has challenged the long-held assumption that autistic people are emotionally stunted, finding that, in fact, people with autism experience complex emotions. It’s hoped these findings will lead to better therapy strategies for neurodivergent people. Since...
