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High BMI negatively impacts brain function
Being overweight or obese seriously impacts brain activity and increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Exciton Science Connect Program to boost industry collaboration
The program will increase knowledge exchange, capacity building and idea generation between the research community and the private sector. [ + ]
Glacier melt linked to human greenhouse gas emissions: study
Australian and New Zealand scientists have shown a strong link between human greenhouse gas emissions and the increased melting of glaciers. [ + ]
Scientists extend lifespan in roundworms — are humans next?
Caenorhabditis elegans enjoyed a boost in its lifespan when researchers tinkered with a couple of proteins involved in monitoring the energy used by its cells. [ + ]
Smart magnetic stirrer 'speaks' to lab equipment
The Smart Stirrer performs the function of a conventional laboratory stir bar but also features an integrated microprocessor and various sensors. [ + ]
Embryos could be susceptible to COVID-19
Genes that are thought to play a role in how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects our cells have been found to be active in embryos as early as the second week of pregnancy. [ + ]
T cell steroids help tumours suppress the immune system
UK researchers have revealed that tumours can evade the immune system by telling immune cells to produce immunosuppressive steroids. [ + ]
ATSE announces 2020 award winners
The Academy of Technology and Engineering's 2020 Innovation and Excellence Awards recognised breakthroughs in fields including biotech, agriculture and engineering. [ + ]
Gene therapy could reverse memory loss in Alzheimer's patients
The enzyme p38gamma, when activated, can modify a protein such that it prevents the development of Alzheimer's disease symptoms. [ + ]
Obscure brain region sheds light on addiction
Our brains are wired to retain information that relates to the context in which highly significant events occurred. This mechanism also underlies drug addiction. [ + ]
Chemical reactions monitored in metal containers
Scientists have developed a new method of observing chemical reactions, using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy with an unusual twist: there is no magnetic field. [ + ]
Medieval medicine for modern-day infections
Researchers suggest that medieval methods using everyday ingredients could help solve the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. [ + ]
Radiation sickness detected in a drop of blood
The new test uses a single drop of blood — collected from a simple finger prick — and results are ready in a few hours. [ + ]
Chloroquine does not inhibit SARS-CoV-2: study
The malaria drug chloroquine, demonstrated to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection of African green monkey kidney cells, is not able to prevent infection of human lung cells. [ + ]
Smart nanoparticles can target lung tumours
The nanoparticles were engineered to only release their drug content upon a specific cue which is present in the tumour area. [ + ]
