by Baylor College of Medicine Low blood sugar levels, known as hypoglycemia, can be a life-threatening situation, especially for people with type 1 diabetes who rely on intensive insulin therapy to prevent blood sugar from going too high. Solutions to this problem may come from a better understanding of the basic mechanisms keeping blood sugar...
Green method could enable hospitals to produce hydrogen peroxide in house UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO PRINT E-MAIL IMAGE: THE RESEARCHERS’ H-CELL SETUP USED IN DEVELOPING THEIR HYDROGEN PEROXIDE PRODUCTION METHOD. view more CREDIT: ZHENG CHEN LAB A team of researchers has developed a portable, more environmentally friendly method to produce hydrogen peroxide. It...
The growth, death, and diseases of complex organisms rely on the flow of information — from genes in DNA, through their transcription into RNA, and then translation of that transcript into proteins, which in turn build much of the living organism. Proteins that control this whole process are themselves subject to this overarching information flow...
Scientists have identified a key process in the way bacteria protect themselves from attack – and it heralds a new strategy in the hunt for antibiotics. The researchers from the University of Leeds have pieced together how bacteria build their outer, defensive wall – in essence, the cell’s armour plating. The research has focused on...
Now, his team has figured out how mutations in this protein, called synaptotagmin-1 or syt1, can lead to a rare condition known as syt1-associated neurodevelopmental disorder. The scientists’ discovery led them to identify a possible treatment, Chapman and his colleagues report May 1, 2020, in the journal Neuron. An email prompted the team’s investigation. In...
Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm that causes a rapid but regular heartbeat. It can lead to severe complications without treatment from a doctor. Atrial flutter occurs when the upper chambers of the heart, or atria, beat much faster than the ventricles, which are the lower chambers. According to one support group,...
Sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo said you feel more tired than ever for a reason Your body has been trying to deal with the ongoing stress of COVID-19 Many of us are in the ‘exhaustion phase’ right now with high cortisol levels Olivia’s four-step routine includes taking magnesium and having a bed routine While you may...
Pimple patches may work on surface-level acne like pus-filled pimples and blackheads, but aren’t effective for cystic acne. They’re made with zit-drying hydrocolloid, and many products have additional acne-fighting ingredients. It’s best to consult with a dermatologist for the most effective treatment plan for your skin. Is skin care the new self-care? Or has there...
It’s been nearly a month since the U.S. government began urging older Americans to stay home to avoid exposure to the new coronavirus. That means many older adults may be running out of their usual 30-day supplies of medication. As the pandemic continues to spread, they increasingly face a difficult challenge: how to get the...
A powerful immune reaction called a cytokine storm is claiming the lives of some coronavirus patients. Credit: ingimage You’ve probably heard that your best defenses against the coronavirus are washing your hands, practicing social distancing, and having a healthy immune system. It’s that last part—the part you can’t really control for sure—that may have you...
