Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research suggests the drug’s effectiveness is less about the amount of dopamine it produces and more about the number and type of receptors that respond to it.Continue ReadingCategory: ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: ADHD, Stimulant medications, Dopamine, Brain a
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ADHD meds don’t work for everyone – a new study reveals why
Posted by ArielTechGeek 15 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
No microplastic particle is safe from bounty-hunting "microcleaners"
Posted by ArielTechGeek 33 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Wouldn't it be great if there were a way of chasing down waterborne microplastic particles and catching them for removal, as opposed to just passively filtering them out of water bodies? Well, experimental new "microcleaners" can reportedly do that very thing.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Microplastic, Chitin, North Carolina State University, Water, Pollution
Stopping hair loss may be as easy as boosting this "bodyguard" protein
Posted by ArielTechGeek 34 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
We're one step closer to not just treating baldness but preventing it, with scientists making an important discovery that offers keen insight into why hair growth comes to a screeching halt, offering new hope to millions of people across the globe.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Baldness, Hair, Stem Cells, Stress, Age-Related, Cells, Protein
Safe atomic battery could power devices for decades without charging
Posted by ArielTechGeek 34 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Researchers at Korea's Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology have created a nuclear battery that could turn radiation directly into electricity for decades – but without all the scary stuff associated with nuclear radiation.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, TechnologyTags: Battery Technology, Battery, Nuclear
New pill reduces nasty side-effects of Parkinson’s meds in human trial
Posted by ArielTechGeek 45 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Despite being a mainstay of Parkinson's disease treatment, levodopa, a dopamine-replenishing medication, can cause nasty side-effects with long-term use. A recent human trial found that a new drug significantly reduces these effects, representing a breakthrough milestone in Parkinson’s treatment.Continue ReadingCategory: Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Parkinson's Disease, cli
Hitting a plateau after a steady run of weight loss has derailed many health and fitness plans. But what if you could flick a biological switch that would eradicate the plateau and speed up metabolism? Scientists may have just found the key to this – and it was by complete accident.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: University of So
Gene therapy surgery restores some vision to legally blind children
Posted by ArielTechGeek 60 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Scientists in the UK have successfully used gene therapy to restore some vision to legally blind children with an inherited retinal condition. All 11 children in the clinical trial saw improvements within weeks of a single surgical treatment.Continue ReadingCategory: Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Blind, Blindness, Retina, Eye, Vision, Sight, gene therapy, Genetics, clinical trial
$6,199 e-scrambler boasts sub-200-lb weight with a 70+ mile range
Posted by ArielTechGeek 60 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Another unearthed gem from Indiegogo comes in the form of Terra Bikes’ audacious electric scrambler. There’s much to it – a big battery, purpose-built frame, lightweight body, and long travel suspension. But best of all it looks the part.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Scramblers, Electric Motorcycles, Indiegogo, Off-road
New weight loss mechanism blocks formation of white fat cells in mice
Posted by ArielTechGeek 61 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Scientists in China have found a new potential drug target for weight loss. Blocking a protein called CD44 has been shown to protect against obesity in mice on a high-fat diet, specifically by suppressing the formation of white fat cells.Continue ReadingCategory: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Obesity, Diabetes, Weight, Weight Loss, Ozempic, China, Health, Fat cells
2,000-W electric unicycle burns rubber but declared fire safe
Posted by ArielTechGeek 65 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
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