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Blood Clot Drug Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s
Able to scavenging free radicals and inhibit Tau hyperphosphorylation, the stroke drug Edaravone might also be useful in Alzheimer's disease.
Towards Silicon-Based Quantum Computers
The ability to control a single 31P atom in silicon paves the way for a feasible quantum computer.
Pasteurized Eggs Just As Allergic, Study Says
The allergens in raw eggs remain the same after pasteurization, justifying their use in oral tolerance studies.
Pyschosis In Some Children Could Be Linked To Autoimmunity
Eight out of 43 children experiencing psychosis for the first time had antibodies against dopamine or NMDA receptors, suggesting the involvement of the immune system.
Will Wolbachia Work? Model Says Yes
Introducing Wolbachia bacteria into the dengue-carrying mosquito population could reduce the number of dengue infections, especially in high transmission settings.
World’s First Human Hendra Trials Begin
A monoclonal antibody has entered clinical trials as an experimental treatment for the deadly Hendra virus.
Carbon Sink Bolstered By Reversed Forest Loss
Wetter weather and active tree planting in China have contributed to the reversal of forest lost in the last ten years.
Tasmania’s Swift Parrot Set To Follow The Dodo
Introduced predators such as sugar gliders could cause the Tasmanian swift parrot to go extinct in just three generations.
Beards As Badges Of Honor?
In primates, ostentatious markings could serve to make males more attractive to females and more intimidating to other males.
