Scientists have finally pinned down a protein that’s largely responsible for Parkinson’s disease. Known as PINK1, the protein has been linked to the disease for decades but its structure and how to switch it back on have remained elusive – until now.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: Parkinson's Disease, Neuroscience, Protein, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Cells, Brain
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Parkinson's treatment closer as problematic protein imaged for first time
Posted by ArielTechGeek 14 hours ago (https://newatlas.com)
Sigma's reportedly working on a key update to its 35mm F1.2 Art lens
Posted by BenEgg 6 days ago (https://www.dpreview.com)
The current-gen 35mm F1.2 Art.Photo: Barney BrittonApparently, announcing two new lenses, an entirely new camera, and a refresh of an entire lens lineup wasn't enough for Sigma – the company has reportedly said it's working on an update to its full-frame 35mm F1.2 Art lens, which was initially released in 2019.According to a translated Mynavi article, the production update was announced by Sigma
Just 24 hours without sleep sparks a key feature of obesity
Posted by ArielTechGeek 16 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Skipping just one night of sleep causes healthy adults to see a spike in immune cells linked to chronic inflammation, a key feature of obesity, according to new research. The good news is that once normal sleep is restored, things return to normal, highlighting the powerful link between sleep and immune health.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Sleep, Sl
Is this paper battery the key to truly sustainable power storage?
Posted by ArielTechGeek 16 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A battery that's safer and cheaper than lithium-ion while offering comparable energy density? That sounds like a pipe dream. But such a battery is in fact in the works, using a chemistry of renewables to store over 220 W/kg. Singaporean startup Flint believes it has the formula for the most sustainable battery the world has ever seen, capable of replacing lithium for applications like EV power an
Australians wait 12 years before seeking treatment for mental health
Posted by ArielTechGeek 23 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Australians will wait an average of 12 years before getting treatment for mental health or substance use disorders, according to a new study. While the findings are rather grim, the study did find that younger people are much more likely to seek help for their mental health when they need it.Continue ReadingCategory: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: University of Sydney, mental h
Volvo gives its smallest electric SUV the Cross Country treatment
Posted by ArielTechGeek 25 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Volvo's EX30 just got a glow-up that adventurous drivers will appreciate. The compact electric SUV's Cross Country variant gets a bunch of off-roady features, as well as a few styling updates to differentiate it from its city slicker sibling.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, Volvo, Off-road, Rugged
Gut bacteria may be the key to much more effective vitiligo treatment
Posted by ArielTechGeek 32 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
There could be new hope for people afflicted with the skin-discoloring disease, vitiligo. A new treatment reportedly works great on mice with the malady, and it utilizes a natural substance produced by beneficial gut bacteria.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Northwestern University, Skin, Gut Bacteria, Treatment
Bacteria make a meal of toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals'
Posted by ArielTechGeek 32 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are increasingly showing up in the environment, our food and drinking water, and throughout our bodies. But we might have a new weapon: scientists have identified a bacterium that can eat these chemicals, as well as their byproducts.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: toxic, Chemicals, PFAS, University at Buffalo, Bacteria
Wound dressing uses tiny flowers to go big on killing bacteria
Posted by ArielTechGeek 33 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
While we've seen antibacterial wound dressings before, Italian scientists have taken the idea to new extremes. They've created a material that kills multiple types of harmful bacteria, and it does so using tiny flowers.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: University of Genoa, Antibacterial, Dressings, wound-healing, American Chemical Society, Nanotechnology
3-day juice cleanse spikes bad bacteria levels in gut & mouth
Posted by ArielTechGeek 35 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Downing fruit and vegetable juice as a way of fasting, cleansing, or detoxing can unbalance the health-affecting bacteria in your gut and mouth, according to a new study. After only three days, there was an increase in bacteria responsible for inflammation and disease.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Diet, Gut health, Microbiome
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