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A new study has pinpointed how the APOE4 gene variant sabotages the brain’s energy balance, blocking neurons from burning fat for fuel when glucose runs low in, a discovery using human brain tissue and genetically modified mice that could reveal new ways to prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease.

11 months ago newatlas.com brain disease neuroscience

A healthy fatty acid in olive oil and nuts has been found to "supercharge" immune cells specialized to fight cancer in mice

11 months ago newatlas.com cancer

A first-of-its-kind study has found recognizing – and actually using – personal strengths is linked with better wellbeing and fewer mental-health symptoms in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

11 months ago newatlas.com psychology

A blend of natural compounds that blocks sugar damage extended lifespan in mice by curbing hunger and improving metabolism in a new study

11 months ago newatlas.com health

Green tea trains muscles to handle sugar better and boost metabolism

11 months ago newatlas.com health

Ocean CO2 becomes sustainable plastic, thanks to modified microbes

11 months ago newatlas.com chemistry

Many anabolic steroid users are turning to online forums – not doctors – for help coming off the drugs, a new study shows

12 months ago newatlas.com health

Natural sweetener Stevia found to turbocharge male pattern baldness treatment: Mice given Stevia patch had 18 times better absorption of minoxidil and hair coverage of 67.5% in bald areas after just 35 days

11 months ago newatlas.com health

3D Solar towers boost electricity production by around 50%

11 months ago newatlas.com 3d

Swiss smart socks help diabetics feel their feet again

11 months ago newatlas.com