Probes shed new light on Alzheimer's cause
Researchers have found a way to track the formation of soluble amyloid beta peptide aggregates in lab samples. The aggregates are implicated in the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
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Cracking the ethylene code
Separating pure ethylene from ethane is a difficult and costly process, but one that new research is poised to streamline. The technique would avoid liquefaction and distillation by designing a material that only binds ethylene molecules, thus separating them from ethane.
Read more'Valley states' in this 2D material could potentially be used for quantum computing
New research on 2-dimensional tungsten disulfide (WS2) could open the door to advances in quantum computing. Scientists report that they can manipulate the electronic properties of this super-thin material in ways that could be useful for encoding quantum data.
Read more'Push-pull' dynamic in brain network is key to stopping seizures
Researchers have discovered that the spreading of seizures through the brain can be suppressed depending on the amount of pressure within the brain, an important discovery that may revolutionize the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy.
Read moreNo clear link between local food and cancer risk in glassworks areas
There is no clear link between cancer incidence and locally produced food from an area with a history of glass manufacture with contaminated soil, according to a new study. A high consumption of certain local foods seems to be linked to an increased risk of certain cancers, but this probably reflects that the exposure to contaminants was higher in the past.
Read moreNew augmented reality head mounted display offers unrivaled viewing experience
Engineers have developed a new augmented reality (AR) head-mounted display (HMD) that delivers a realistic 3D viewing experience, without the commonly associated side effects of nausea or eyestrain.
Read moreMoral distress and moral strength among clinicians in health care systems
Nurse burnout impacts both nurses and patients, and significantly influences the retention of nurses in the healthcare setting, research shows. But could burnout be a symptom of something larger?
Read moreThinner shells for delivering gentler therapeutic bursts
Releasing drugs that are packaged into microcapsules requires a significant amount of force, and the resulting burst can cause damage to human tissues or cause blood clots. A new technique creates lopsided microcapsule 'shells' that can burst and release their cargo at much lower pressure, making them safer for use in the body.
Read moreBetter samples, better science: New study explores integrity of research specimens
Biological samples can be highly susceptible to changes over time, which often occur when they are removed from deep refrigeration. Degraded samples can produce spurious results in research. To address these concerns, scientists have designed a highly sensitive test that can be used to establish the integrity of blood plasma and serum, the most common biosamples used in medical research.
Read moreFor young athletes, sport specialization means increased risk of injury
Specialization in a chosen sport is associated with a higher volume of activity — and it could increase young athletes' risk of sustaining both traumatic- and overuse-based injuries, new study says.
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