“Hoppy” Health Benefits – Beer Hops Compounds Could Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world. Hops, the flowers (or seed cones) of the hop plant Humulus lupulus,…
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Scientists Discover New Biomarker To Aid in Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Until recently, a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was only possible after someone had died. However, contemporary biomarker studies have led to the development…
Hair Regeneration: AI Helps Design Baldness Treatment That Works Better Than Testosterone or Minoxidil
Hair loss is undesirable for many men — and women — because one’s hairstyle is often closely tied to their sense of self-confidence. And while…
How Chemistry Makes Carbon Dioxide Removal Possible [Video]
Over the last couple of hundred years, the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has skyrocketed. Scientists predict that if we don’t remove at…
AI Helped Design a Clear Window Coating That Can Cool Buildings Without Using Energy
Demand is growing for effective new technologies to cool buildings, as climate change intensifies summer heat. Now, scientists have just designed a transparent window coating…
How Much Halloween Candy Would Kill You? [Video]
Halloween is almost here, which means costumes, scary movies, and lots of candy. In this video, Reactions tackles this spooky hypothetical question: how much Halloween…
Why Stradivarius Violins Are Unparalleled by Modern Instruments: Chemical Clues to the Mystery
Stradivarius violins are highly prized collector’s items. According to some musicians, they produce elegant music with a level of clarity that is unparalleled by modern…
New, Low-Calorie Sweetener May Also Provide Health Benefits
The study found that the sweetener could also improve your gut health. People adore their sweet treats, as seen by the enormous range of sodas,…
Engineering an Enzyme To Treat Anthrax Without Antibiotics
Anthrax-causing spores were mailed to news organizations and members of Congress during the “Amerithrax” attacks of 2001, sickening at least 22 people and killing five….
Scientists Boost Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccine by 25 Times
Enhancing the Effect of Protein-Based COVID-19 Vaccines Ironically, some vaccines need their own “boosters.” An ingredient called an adjuvant can be added to vaccines to…
Tiny, Touch-Based Sensor Could Help Patients Stay on Top of Their Medications
If taken in just the right amount, lithium can alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression. Too little won’t work, while too much can…
Researchers Cook Up Mealworms Into a Tasty, Protein-Rich, “Meat-Like” Seasoning
Most people consider Beetle larvae, such as mealworms, to be creepy, crawly nuisances. However, these insects are edible and could be a healthful alternative to…
Exposing What’s in Tattoo Ink – You Might Be Surprised
Tattoos are a true art form, featuring everything from life-like faces to elaborate nature scenes. People have decorated their bodies for millennia for ceremonial and…
Scientists Reverse Food Allergies by Targeting the Microbiome
Many people with dietary allergies only experience mild symptoms when exposed to triggering foods. However, some face potentially fatal consequences. A bacterial compound called butyrate…
New COVID-19 Antiviral Medications That Could Prevent Other Coronaviruses From Causing Havoc
Speeding up the search for effective new COVID-19 antivirals. An arsenal of measures to prevent and treat viral infections is needed for the world to…
Humans Absorb Less Protein From Plant-Based Meat Than Normal Meat
Plant-based meat supplies less protein to human cells than chicken meat The push for plant-based meat has already gained a lot of support. However, it’s…
Scientists Target a Human Protein To Squash COVID-19 and Other Viruses
More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, people are realizing that the “new normal” will probably involve learning to co-exist with SARS-CoV-2 (the…
Cheers! Lager Beer Could Help Men’s Gut Microbes, Reduce Risk of Disease
Numerous studies have shown health benefits from moderate alcohol intake (or maybe not), especially wine. For example, drinking wine with meals is linked with a…
