A Breath Test for Early Stage Parkinson’s
Researchers have developed a sensor that can detect early stage Parkinson's disease by analyzing a sample of a patient's breath.... Read More...
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Robotic Bloodhound Tracks Odors on the Ground
Researchers have developed a new robot that can detect odors from sources on the ground.... Read More...
Inside the Brains of Killer Bees
Researchers have identified neuropeptide alterations that occur in Africanized honeybee brains when they become aggressive.... Read More...
Red Sea Fungus Yields Leads for New Epilepsy Drug
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...
Compound in Beets May Help Slow Alzheimer’s
According to researchers, betanin, a compound in beetroot extract, could help inhibit the accumulation of misfolded proteins and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...
Mind-Controlling Molecules from Wasp Venom May Help Parkinson’s Patients
Researchers have identified new peptides in wasp venom that could lead to new treatments for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Blueberry Vinegar Improves Memory in Amnesia: Mouse Study
A new study reports blueberry vinegar could be effective in restoring memory to mice suffering from induced amnesia. Researchers note, that while further testing needs to be completed, the fermented product could help restore cognitive function to those with dementia and age related cognitive decline.... Read More...
Why Gut Bacteria and Gender May Impact Nicotine Addiction
Researchers reveal a surprising association between nicotine addiction and gut bacteria. Gender smoking patterns and the effect nicotine has on a person may be a result of how the gut-brain relationship is impacted by nicotine.... Read More...
Unlocking the Mysteries of Memory, and Potentially Enhancing It
Researchers have identified a compound that appears to enhance long term memory. ... Read More...
Addictive Nut’s Derivatives Could Help Smokers Break the Nicotine Habit
Compound derived from the areca nut could help people to quit smoking, a new study reports.... Read More...
Making a ‘Beeline’ past the Blood-Brain Barrier for Drug Delivery
Researchers look toward a bee venom peptide to develop a strategy that may allow the delivery of medicines through the blood-brain barrier.... Read More...