Monthly Archives: Maggio 2018
Cellular recycling process is key to longer, healthier life
Building on two decades of research, investigators at UT Southwestern have determined that "cellular housekeeping" can extend the lifespan and healthspan of mammals.
A study...
Researchers determine exercise dose linked to improved cognition in older adults
Staying mentally sharp—that's aging Americans' highest priority, according to the National Council on Aging.
While thousands of clinical trials suggest that exercising the body can...
Common antidepressents are less effective at high altitudes
Three common antidepressants – Paxil (paroxetine), Lexapro (escitalopram), and Prozac (fluoxetine) – could be less effective at high elevations, suggests research involving lab rats...
New insights into nicotine’s effect on reward pathways
Northwestern scientists have discovered new mechanisms used by nicotine to manipulate the brain's reward pathway—findings which could inform the development of future anti-addiction therapies.
Ryan...
Brain cancer vaccine effective in some patients
Most people with the deadly brain cancer glioblastoma die less than 18 months after diagnosis. But a multicenter clinical trial of a personalized vaccine...
Attackers Can Use Sonic and Ultrasonic Signals to Crash Hard Drives
Teams from The University of Michigan and and Zhejian University in China have shown how acoustic attacks from off the shelf speakers can be used to...
Saudi Cabinet approves measure criminalizing sexual harassment
The government back the measure which will introduce a jail sentence of up to five years for sexual harassment
The Saudi government approved a measure...
Engineers design color-changing compression bandage
Compression therapy is a standard form of treatment for patients who suffer from venous ulcers and other conditions in which veins struggle to return...
New drugs could also be deployed against lung and pancreatic cancers
A new anti-cancer drug may be effective against a wider range of cancers than previously thought.
Using a mouse model and samples taken from cancer...
Fighting cancer with a famous poison
"Some of the most potent cancer drugs ever made include metals and other inorganic compounds."
Chemist Tom O'Halloran is a world-renowned expert on inorganic compounds—metals,...
Growth hormone may provide new hope for stroke survivors
Less fatigue and better recovery of cognitive abilities such as learning and memory.
These may be the results of growth hormone treatment after a stroke,...
Noninvasive technique to correct vision
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is an increasing problem around the world.
There are now twice as many people in the US and Europe with this condition...
The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists
The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists at Newcastle University, UK.
It means the technique could be used in the future to...
Researchers implicate an increased likelihood of smoking and lower levels of physical activity following...
A growing body of research links divorce to a wide range of poor health outcomes, including greater risk for early death. However, the reason...
Second Brain Neurons Keep Colon Moving
Millions of neurons in the gastrointestinal tract coordinate their activity to generate the muscle contractions that propel waste through the last leg of the...
