Living Model Of Basic Units Of Human Brain Created
Living Model Of Basic Units Of Human Brain Created
Researchers are developing a novel new way to model how the human brain works by creating a living representation of the brain. They are using cells originally from a tumor which have been 'reprogrammed' to stop multiplying. Using the same natural molecule the body does to stimulate cellular development, the cells are turned into a co-culture of nerve cells and astrocytes - the most basic units of the human brain. The research could lead to improved treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Nanotechnology Boosts Efficiency In Converting Solar Energy Into Hydrogen In Fuel Cells
Researchers find great promise in a process that could use solar energy to use hydrogen, the third most abundant element on earth's surface, as the ultimate alternative to fossil fuels. This process increase dramatically the efficiency of titania photoanodes used to convert solar energy into hydrogen in fuel cells.
Moderate Intensity Walking Means 100 Steps Per Minute
It is recommended that people engage in 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity daily, 5 times a week. Pedometers, widely used as a monitoring tool, are unable to measure activity intensity. Researchers have determined that a rate of at least 100 steps/minute achieves moderate intensity activity.
Bitter Orange
Title: Bitter Orange
Category: Vitamins and Supplements
Created: 1/27/2009 4:00:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/27/2009 4:00:06 PM
Researchers are developing a novel new way to model how the human brain works by creating a living representation of the brain. They are using cells originally from a tumor which have been 'reprogrammed' to stop multiplying. Using the same natural molecule the body does to stimulate cellular development, the cells are turned into a co-culture of nerve cells and astrocytes - the most basic units of the human brain. The research could lead to improved treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Nanotechnology Boosts Efficiency In Converting Solar Energy Into Hydrogen In Fuel Cells
Researchers find great promise in a process that could use solar energy to use hydrogen, the third most abundant element on earth's surface, as the ultimate alternative to fossil fuels. This process increase dramatically the efficiency of titania photoanodes used to convert solar energy into hydrogen in fuel cells.
Moderate Intensity Walking Means 100 Steps Per Minute
It is recommended that people engage in 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity daily, 5 times a week. Pedometers, widely used as a monitoring tool, are unable to measure activity intensity. Researchers have determined that a rate of at least 100 steps/minute achieves moderate intensity activity.
Bitter Orange
Title: Bitter Orange
Category: Vitamins and Supplements
Created: 1/27/2009 4:00:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/27/2009 4:00:06 PM
