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Activity of Brain Proteins Associated with Memory Impairment in Alzheimer's Identified
Science Daily - 25 Dec 2015 21:18
Researchers at a laboratory for research of molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying learning and memory found that "repairing" the activity led to an improvement in memory. A start-up they established on the basis o...
Seaweed capsules may lead to an injection-free life for diabetic patients
Science Daily - 25 Dec 2015 21:18
A microencapsulation method can help to overcome major challenges in pancreatic islet transplantation, say researchers. The microencapsulation method can help to overcome some major challenges in pancreatic islet transpl...
Choreographing the dance of electrons
Science Daily - 25 Dec 2015 21:15
Scientists have demonstrated a new way of controlling electrons by confining them in a device made out of atomically thin materials, and applying external electric and magnetic fields.
'Self-sabotage' prevents immune protection against malaria
Science Daily - 25 Dec 2015 21:15
Scientists have for the first time revealed how malaria parasites cause an inflammatory reaction that sabotages our body's ability to protect itself against the disease.The discovery opens up the possibility of improving...
Liver may sway sweet tooth, alcohol consumption
Science Daily - 25 Dec 2015 21:15
It may be your liver (and not your better judgement) that keeps you away from excess sweets this holiday season. Two independent research groups have found the first evidence of a liver-derived hormone that specifically ...
From Blood Rain to Green Poo: 10 Weirdest Science Stories of 2015
Live Science - 25 Dec 2015 21:13
Things got pretty weird this year.