Deterioration of a part of the brain known as the medial temporal lobe can cause an older adult to make more impulsive decisions. One decision-making process — temporal discounting — places a greater value on a smaller and immediate outcome while dismissing a better but delayed outcome: instant gratification, in other words. Researchers at the...
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Nanofiber masks can be sterilized multiple times without filter performance deterioration
CREDIT: COPYRIGHT ©2020 AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY With the global spread of coronavirus infections, personal protective equipments especially hygeine face masks are receiving much attention. Masks are essential items for the primary protection of the respiratory tract from viruses and bacteria that are transmitted through the air as droplets. N95 masks are currently difficult to obtain,...
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Small increase in dietary zinc stops DNA from deteriorating
Zinc is an essential mineral that supports human growth and development, as well as helps to keep the body’s immune system healthy. New research suggests that even a small increase in daily zinc intake can help the body to protect its DNA. As little as 4 milligrams of supplementary zinc every day could prevent DNA...