Roles of Dementia Proteins in Healthy Memory
New research has revealed that the tau protein, which is important in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, is also involved in normal learning processes in…
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Successful Outcomes for Achilles Tears are Provided by Nonsurgical and Surgical Treatments
Especially in recreational athletes, a recent literature review in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) indicated that Achilles tendon tears can…
Seniors Who Pick the Wrong Shoes Live with a Lower Quality of Life
The morphology of a person’s feet varies as they age. According to a study from the University of A Coruña, older adults who choose the…
Accurate Decision Making And Increased Brain Activity Linked To Playing Video Games
As well as increasing activity in specific brain regions, playing video games may have a good impact on a person’s ability to make judgments. This…
Some Diabetic Patients are Finding Life More Comfortable Thanks to Stiffer Soles
When selecting the proper footwear or inner sole to relieve pressure on diabetic patients’ feet, there is no one size fits all solution. Diabetes patients’…
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Strengthens Stomach-Brain Communication at the Ear
For the first time, a new study from the University Hospitals of Tübingen and Bonn has demonstrated that non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation can improve the…
By Next Spring, GM Purple Tomatoes Will Start to Appear on US Menus
Thanks to a recent decision by US regulators, purple tomatoes that have been genetically modified to be loaded with antioxidant pigments might be making their…
Who Said It Was A Good Idea To Ask The Internet To Name NASA’s Uranus Mission?
It is a poor idea to ask the general population to name things. Ask any sailor who came close to serving aboard the admirable Boaty…
Microplastics are removed from Water by an Environmentally Friendly Filter
Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5 mm in diameter that are mostly invisible to the naked eye. These small pieces of litter floating in…
A New Study Confirms that Lawn Mower Accidents are a Recurring Source of Serious Injuries and High Costs
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have concluded that the rate of lawnmower injuries continues to be close to 6,400 per year, with the majority requiring…
Solar Panels with Vibrant Colors could make the Technology more Appealing
Solar panels aren’t just for rooftops anymore – some buildings even have these power-generating structures all over their facades. But as more buildings and public…
Single Microscopic Crystals Resembling Hollow Vases
Researchers describe a method to fabricate single-crystal vases several microns in size. The molecules spontaneously grow into the structures after drop-casting. This work may allow…
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