Slowing or preventing the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a fatal brain condition expected to hit one in 85 people globally by 2050, may be as simple as ensuring a brain protein’s sugar levels are maintained, according to researchers.
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February 28, 2012
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Land-Ocean connections: Scientists discover how tree trunks, leaves and kukui nuts are indirectly feeding bottom fish in the submarine canyons off Moloka’i, Hawaii
Scientists recently discovered that land-based plant material, such as tree trunks, leaves, and kukui nuts; and coastal macroalgae indirectly support the increased abundances of bottom fish in submarine canyons, like those off the north shore of Moloka'i. (more…)
February 27, 2012
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In vino veritas: Promiscuous yeast hook up in wine-making vats
Humans aren't the only species that like to get busy with a glass of bubbly. Turns out, the common baker's yeast has indulged in a frenzy of amorous frolicking in the fermentation vats of winemakers for hundreds, possibly thousands, of…
February 26, 2012
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European Neanderthals were on the verge of extinction even before the arrival of modern humans
Most Neanderthals in Europe died off around 50,000 years ago, new research suggests. The previously held view of a Europe populated by a stable Neanderthal population for hundreds of thousands of years up until modern humans arrived must therefore be…
February 25, 2012
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Memory formation triggered by stem cell development
Researchers have discovered an answer to the long-standing mystery of how brain cells can both remember new memories while also maintaining older ones. (more…)
February 24, 2012
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Metal nanoparticles shine with customizable color
Engineers have demonstrated a new kind of tunable color filter that uses optical nanoantennas to obtain precise control of color output. (more…)