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Submitted by Hrmbee t3_zz13vx
A novel agent for the treatment of lung cancer. Researchers have discovered that the anthelmintic drug Rafoxanide has a significant effect in inhibiting the growth, invasion, and migration of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells, the most common type of lung cancer
nature.comSubmitted by AlejoRamirezO t3_10bvme7
The length of daylight hours impacts opioid receptor levels in brown fat. When daylight hours shorten, the receptor activity levels elevate. A similar phenomenon also takes place in the brain. Both phenomena help people and animals in the adaptation to seasonal changes.
utu.fiSubmitted by universityofturku t3_xxxh1m
New study challenges previous ideas regarding Alzheimer’s disease. Research found the increase in soluble Aβ may be a general aging-related change in the brain not specific to Alzheimer’s, while higher levels of fibrillary amyloid appear to be a better indicator of poorer brain health.
gero.usc.eduSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_105wpqk
Major political and societal events can have dramatic impacts on psychological health. Scientists looked at how these changes in behavior may have affected mood and well-being of U.S participants, they found significant links between sleep and drinking, stress, negative mood, and depression.
bidmc.orgSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_ys6vee
New harvester amplifies electric power generated from human walking motion by about 90 times. Since the power generation performance can be improved without increasing the device size, the technology is expected to generate power to drive small wearable devices from non-steady vibrations
upc-osaka.ac.jpSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_z8sge3
Decarboxylation of cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) is an important step for efficient production of the active pharmaceutical component cannabidiol (CBD) in Cannabis species. Acidic cannabinoids (ACBs) can be easily transformed into neutral cannabinoids via loss of carbon dioxide when exposed to heat
jast-journal.springeropen.comSubmitted by The_R3venant t3_z6354b