Microglia are known to be important to brain function. The immune cells have been found to protect the brain from
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Uranium in mine dust could dissolve in human lungs
New Mexico contains hundreds of historic uranium mines. Although active uranium mining in the state has ceased, rates of cardiovascular
Sensors developed to detect and measure cancer’s ability to spread
The spread of invasive cancer cells from a tumor’s original site to distant parts of the body is known as
Health Tip: What Causes Memory Loss?
Memory issues are common from time to time, especially as you age, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. The
‘Sun in a box’ would store renewable energy for the grid
MIT engineers have come up with a conceptual design for a system to store renewable energy, such as solar and
Learning from mistakes
Everyone makes little everyday mistakes out of habit–a waiter says, “Enjoy your meal,” and you respond with, “You, too!” before
Health Tip: If You Feel Faint
Typical symptoms of feeling faint include feeling lightheaded, dizzy, weak, nauseated and sweaty, the American Academy of Family Physicians. Fainting
Artificial synapses made from nanowires
Scientists from Jülich together with colleagues from Aachen and Turin have produced a memristive element made from nanowires that functions
Using graphene to detect ALS, other neurodegenerative diseases
The wonders of graphene are numerous — it can enable flexible electronic components, enhance solar cell capacity, filter the finest
New PET tracer identified for imaging Tau in Alzheimer’s disease patients
In the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and the search for effective treatments, tau tangles in the brain have joined amyloid
