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12:32 GMT, December 9, 2018

Scientists create a 3D-printed glucose biosensor

A team of researchers has created a 3D-printed glucose biosensor. The glucose biosensor is for use in wearable monitors, say scientists from Washington State University. They […]
17:07 GMT, December 8, 2018

Using graphene to test for neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS

A team of researchers says that we could one day use the super-material graphene to test for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases. ALS stands for amyotrophic […]
15:54 GMT, December 7, 2018

Brain neuronal activity predicts whether we make risky or safe decisions

By observing neuronal activity in the brain’s prefrontal cortex, we can predict whether rats will take a risky or safe decision. If neuronal activity is low, […]
13:21 GMT, December 1, 2018

Low-gluten diet results in less intestinal discomfort among healthy people

If you are a healthy person and follow a low-gluten, fiber-rich diet, you will probably experience less intestinal discomfort. In this article, the term ‘healthy person’ […]
10:55 GMT, November 29, 2018

Regular saunas may reduce cardiovascular death rates

Regular saunas may reduce men and women’s cardiovascular death rates, a new study has found. Regular saunas also reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). […]
12:29 GMT, November 26, 2018

Left gastric artery embolization shrinks both fat and muscle

Left gastric artery embolization is a new interventional procedure to treat obesity. A study has found that the procedure leads to the loss not only of […]
20:46 GMT, November 25, 2018

Those sensitive to coffee’s bitterness drink more of it

People who are highly sensitive to coffee’s bitterness drink more of it, researchers say. In other words, those who we would expect not to like coffee […]
16:49 GMT, November 23, 2018

Making decisions over prolonged periods doesn’t undermine accuracy

When people are making decisions over prolonged periods, their accuracy is not affected negatively, a new study has found. When we make good decisions, we have […]