Infusing contact lenses with gold nanoparticles allows for better color perception for those who are color blind. Read More
Study reveals how lipids interact with grape tannins, masking the unfavorable taste of certain wine compounds and altering taste perception. Read More
ACE2 and TMPRSS2, two proteins required for SARS-CoV-2 entry, are produced in cells in the nasal cavity that contribute to odor detection. The findings may explain why people with coronavirus often describe the loss of the sense of smell as a symptom of the virus. Read More
A newly developed peptide hydrogel could help repair some of the damage caused by a traumatic brain injury. In rat models, the hydrogel improved the survival of brain cells, resulting in twice as many neurons at the injury site than in the control rats with TBI. Researchers reported new blood vessels also grew. Read More
Compounds derived from common ragweed may help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report when two of the most active compounds were added to a sample of neurons producing amyloid beta, 20% more cells survived than without exposure. Read More
Cannabidiol may be able to bypass the blood-brain barrier to effectively deliver medications directly to the brain. Read More
A new study reports those with alcohol addiction who also smoke may be at an increased risk of neural damage. The study revealed higher levels of oxidative stress in the hippocampus, and a a decrease in neurotrophic factor in the striatum and frontal cortex in rats exposed to both alcohol and tobacco. Read More
A new mouse study reveals exercise may help curb drug addiction and buffer against relapse by altering the production of peptides in the brain. Read More
Researchers have developed a sensor that can detect early stage Parkinson's disease by analyzing a sample of a patient's breath. Read More
Researchers have developed a new robot that can detect odors from sources on the ground. Read More
Researchers have identified neuropeptide alterations that occur in Africanized honeybee brains when they become aggressive. Read More
Two metabolites produced by fungus from the Red Sea appear to be effective at shortening seizures in mouse models of epilepsy, researcher say. Read More
