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Enhanced NMR reveals chemical structures in a fraction of the time

MIT researchers have developed a way to dramatically enhance the sensitivity of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), a technique used to study the structure and composition of many kinds of molecules, including proteins linked to Alzheimer’s and other diseases. Using this new method, scientists should be able to analyze in mere minutes structures that would… Read More: Enhanced NMR reveals chemical structures in a fraction of the… »

FDA chief Scott Gottlieb warns 'we have many hard decisions ahead of us' if shutdown persists

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb warned on Friday that if the partial government shutdown persists, it will force the FDA to make “hard decisions” on preserving key functions of the agency.

Keep moving to stave off dementia effects

Older people who move around more – even if they are just doing housework – may protect themselves against the effects of dementia, research has shown. Scientists studied the donated brains of 454 deceased older adults, 191 of whom had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Prior to death they had undergone… Read More: Keep moving to stave off dementia effects »

Man claims maggots used to eat away infection in foot saved his life

Matthew Blurton had been volunteering in The Gambia, Africa, in December 2017 when he became feverish and was unable to stand after the suspected bite turned into a blister. (Kennedy News and Media) WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTOS BELOW A U.K. man said he is lucky to be alive and credits the 400 maggots used to eat… Read More: Man claims maggots used to eat away infection in foot… »