Elevated calcium in mitochondria linked to cell death in Alzheimer’s

A new mouse study from Massachusetts General Hospital has for the first time established a connection between elevated levels of calcium in mitochondria and neuron death associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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Promising new HPV saliva test detects early-stage throat cancer

A new case report describes the discovery of throat cancer in a subject using a novel saliva test designed to detect human papillomavirus virus. The saliva screening test appears very promising but needs further validation before broad deployment.

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Polymer compound shows promise as cheap, light radiation shielding

Scientists have developed a new polymer that could be the basis for cheaper, lighter and more environmentally friendly radiation shielding. It is created by introducing bismuth trioxide particles into PMMA resin, which was then cured with UV light.

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Snow Peak’s sleek cylinder stove expands to cook at camp and home

Look quickly at the Home & Camp stove from some angles and you might think it's Snow Peak's latest vacuum-insulated tumbler. But it's actually a single-burner stove packed away inconspicuously inside a cylinder body.

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