Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed in New Blood Test
Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is sped up by a blood test that detects proteins known to be found in the brains of AD patients.
Category: Health
The Impact of Agricultural Pesticides Is Underestimated
Agricultural pesticides stay in the air long after they are sprayed, latching onto particles in the air instead of breaking down.
Protein Upcycling Turns Corn Waste into Better Edible Earthworms
Scientists test protein upcycling by using maize leftovers to grow mushrooms, then using the more nutritious by-product to feed earthworms.
A Potential New Treatment for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain management may have a new angle, with a recent finding that regulatory T cells in female mice influence their pain perception.
Detect Diseases with New Cellular Tool
Biomedical engineers at Georgia Tech are designing a cellular tool to detect disease without the need for complex and costly lab equipment.
An Innovative Approach to Glucose Monitoring
Glucose monitoring patches developed to be more flexible and comfortable, offering better diabetes treatment.
Good Cholesterol, Bad for Our Eyes?
Surprising link made between “good cholesterol” and eye disease in new study: What do we need to know for overall health?
We Have Plastic in Our Brains: A New Study
Increasing amounts of plastic in our brains has scientists questioning how microplastics impact cognitive health.
Social Activity Is Key to Brain Health
What if the key to brain health was as simple as playing bingo with friends? Scientists discover how social activity helps prevent dementia.
The Potential of Oysters in the Fight Against Superbugs
Superbugs have evolved to resist existing antimicrobial treatments, but new research into oysters may lead us to better antibiotics.