Tag: Oxidative stress
Research reveals the impact of COVID-19 on Alzheimer's patients through olfactory membrane changes
Due to the dysfunction of the sense of smell observed in both COVID-19 and AD patients, the aim of the study was to investigate the olfactory mucosa – the interface between the external environment and the brain. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether this tissue could serve as a possible route of…
Graphene oxide nanoflakes lower toxicity of Alzheimer’s proteins: Study
Washington DC [US], Oct 4 (ANI): The collection of chemicals called amyloid peptides is believed to be an early driver of Alzheimer’s disease. These trigger cell death and are commonly found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now shown that after being treated with graphene oxide…
Science Round-Up: New technology means reusable wind turbine blades
It is a watershed moment for the wind industry. Thanks to the work of researchers from Aarhus University, the Danish manufacturer Vestas will be able to build new wind turbine blades with epoxy. The company has developed a chemical process that makes it possible to break it down and recycle it. “We are super happy…