Untangling fibril formation and dissociation in Parkinson’s disease
Prions are a type of protein gone wrong. The complex three-dimensional structure of a prion’s progenitor protein has been altered, somehow causing it to no longer function as expected. Worse, the malformation of these progenitor proteins into prions causes them to aggregate into amyloid…
Source: Untangling fibril formation and dissociation in Parkinson’s disease
Quantum obstacle course changes material from superconductor to insulator
IMAGE: Nanoscale defects in a superconducting material can interact with weak magnetic fields to put the brakes on superconducting electrons, new research shows. It’s a demonstration of a phase change from…
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Japan trade minister says deals with Russia to be ‘win-win’
By Amy Miyazaki and Linda SiegTOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s trade minister on Wednesday dismissed concerns that boosting economic ties with Russia as part of a push for progress on a decades-old territorial row would mainly benefit Moscow, saying any business deals would be “win-win” for…
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Radioactive water splashes Japan reactor workers; no injuries, contamination: power firm
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan Atomic Power Co said on Wednesday water used for cooling its Tsuruga No.2 reactor, shut for maintenance, splashed on 10 employees at work inside an auxiliary plant building without causing injuries or radioactive contamination.The electricity wholesaler said about 160…
Source: Radioactive water splashes Japan reactor workers; no injuries, contamination: power firm
Syrian state news agency says eight people killed by rebel shelling in government-held Aleppo
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian state news agency SANA said on Wednesday that eight people, including two children, were killed by rebel shelling of government-held districts of western Aleppo.The shells hit the Aadhamiyeh, New Aleppo, and Furqan areas, wounding seven people, SANA reported, quoting a…
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4 ways to make sure you never have to get a hip replacement
Considering the big jump in the number of hip replacements performed each year—according to the National Center for Health Statistics, the amount of procedures more than doubled over the last 10 years—you might think the surgery is no …
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9 foods you should never eat when you’re sick
Food probably isn’t the first thing on your mind when you’re battling the flu or a stomach bug.
But you have to fuel the tank eventually, and what you choose to do so matt…
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Jillian Michaels writes ‘one-stop shop’ for expectant mothers
Pregnancy is literally – and figuratively – a magical time when the miracle of life can have tremendous potency and transformative power for you and your little one if you have the awareness to take the proper actions. There is a…
Source: Jillian Michaels writes ‘one-stop shop’ for expectant mothers
UK court rejects tobacco companies’ appeal on plain packaging
LONDON A UK court has dismissed an appeal brought by some of Britain’s largest tobacco companies over the government’s new plain packaging rules.In its decision handed down on Wednesday, the court dismissed all appeals brought by British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands and…
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Researchers find way to make changes to enzyme-driven assembly line to improve antibiotics
Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a way to make pinpoint changes to an enzyme-driven “assembly line” that will enable scientists to improve or change the properties of existing antibiotics as well as create designer compounds. The work is the first to…
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New highly sensitive VOC analyzer developed by IONICON
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Symptom trends may help predict recovery of patients suffering from post-concussion syndrome
Researchers at the Krembil Neuroscience Centre’s (KNC) Canadian Concussion Centre (CCC) have identified symptom trends that may not only help predict how soon patients suffering from post-concussion syndrome (PCS) will recover, but also provide insight on how to treat those who experience…
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Aerobic activity offers greater preservation of brain volume, improves cognitive performance
Using a new MRI technique, researchers found that adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who exercised four times a week over a six-month period experienced an increase in brain volume in specific, or local, areas of the brain, but adults who participated in aerobic exercise…
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Bellevue Medical Centre in Birmingham told it ‘requires improvement’ after latest check
Bellevue Medical Centre, Birmingham, told it ‘requires improvement’England’s chief inspector of GPs Professor Steve Field is partner there Prof Field said in 2015 failing surgeries made him ‘ashamed’ to be a GPHe told The Daily Mail the improvements ‘have already been addres…
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Royal College of Obstetricians says women should get therapy to help beat PMS
Doctors say cognitive behavioural therapy is more effective at controlling symptoms of PMS than antidepressantsUp to 40 per cent of women are affected by premenstrual syndrome One in 12 have it so severely that it interferes with their daily living By
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University of Sydney finds racquet sports reduce risk of death by nearly half
Playing squash, tennis or badminton reduces the risk of death by 47 per centPlaying squash, tennis and badminton is the best way to reduce the risk of suddenly dying, a study has found.The racquet sports reduce the risk of death by 47 per cent compared to doing nothing,…
Source: University of Sydney finds racquet sports reduce risk of death by nearly half
Teenagers will be able to work as nurses before they get a degree
Teenaged trainee nurses will go straight into hospitals to help care for patients under a new apprenticeship scheme.In a significant policy shift, some 1,000 a year will combine on-the-job training and a degree, Jeremy Hunt will announce today.Officials expect 18-year-olds fresh out of school to…
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How has Ronnie Wood’s drink and drug-addled past not affected his health?
Many wonder how Ronnie Wood has managed to get away with no obvious health effects from his drink and drug-addled pastAt the ripe age of 69, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood still manages to tour the world, raise his baby twin daughters and keep up with a third wife who…
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People who quit smoking in their 60’s are less at risk of an early death
Smokers in their 70s are 3 times more at risk of an early death, experts sayJust 27.9% of people this age who quit in their 60s had died, study found The odds fell to 23.9% for people who gave up cigarettes in their fifties This was compared to a third of those who never gave up the …
Source: People who quit smoking in their 60’s are less at risk of an early death
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