Powered by IBM Watson technologies, the artificial intelligence-powered astronaut assistant successfully completed the next step in its research on the effects of stress and isolation during long-term missions. (more…)
ForscherInnen nutzen Conotoxine für neue Ansätze bei der Schmerztherapie
Unter den Naturstoffen mit großem Potenzial für neue Wirkstoffe nehmen Conotoxine eine zentrale Rolle ein. Conotoxine sind strukturierte Peptide aus einem Nervengift, welches Kegelschnecken zum Beutefang und zur Abwehr von Feinden produzieren. Bis dato sind über 10.000 Conotoxin-Sequenzen bekannt. Markus Muttenthaler von der Fakultät für Chemie der Universität Wien und KollegInnen von der University of Queensland in Brisbane zeigten nun in der Fachzeitschrift Chemical Reviews, welche neuen Ansätze Conotoxine für die chronische Schmerztherapie liefern. In einer weiteren kürzlich publizierten Arbeit nutzten die ForscherInnen von ihnen modifizierte Conotoxine, um Schmerzrezeptoren zu visualisieren.
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MU researchers found that people living with disabilities wish to purchase clothing that is designed and marketed like any other apparel
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Retailers and brands such as Kohl’s, Nike, Target, Tommy Hilfiger and Zappos have recently launched adaptive apparel lines, and economists have predicted that the U.S. adaptive clothing market could grow to $54.8 billion by 2023. However, brands should consider the language they use when marketing products to this group of consumers, according to a new study from the University of Missouri. Researchers say that “adaptive” makes the apparel seem separate from the market. (more…)
Forschende ermitteln mit neuer Methode, wie widerstandsfähig einzelne Gewässer gegenüber Trockenheit sind
Hitze, Trockenheit und daraus resultierenden Niedrigwasserstände in Bächen, Flüssen und Seen prägten die Sommermonate der Jahre 2003, 2015 und 2018 in Europa. Auch im Sommer 2020 könnte wieder eine Niedrigwasserperiode entstehen. Forschende der Universität Freiburg haben in Kooperation mit den Universitäten Trier und Oslo/Norwegen in der Fachzeitschrift Hydrology and Earth System Sciences eine Methode vorgestellt, mit der besser ermittelt werden kann, wie anfällig Gewässer gegenüber Trockenheit sind. (more…)
When you’re out on the path alone, you’ll face the choices you need to choose, the doubts you’ll have to conquer, and find your real self and how much you’re worthy of. Traveling introduces you to authentic encounters where you get to know the person within you, the kid who has always dreamed of traveling, roam, develop and evolve as a human being by visiting different locations around the world. (more…)
Smart technology keeps getting smaller. There are smartphones, smartwatches and now, smart rings, devices that allow someone to use simple finger gestures to control other technology. (more…)
Wheelchairs turn out to be a great aid for someone with mobility issues or disabilities. Since the elderly are more prone to a mobility issue, it can give them the freedom to commute from one place to another. Also, they can use them to supply their hobbies and play sports. A wheelchair can also serve as a tool to carry small activities in the house and outdoors, conveniently. However, picking a wheelchair for yourself and your loved one might not be a simple process. Matching one’s need with the endless options available, it can be a daunting task, and more so confusing. (more…)
Bodybuilding in today’s time has not just become a competitive sport but has become an integral part of the day for many. Keeping one’s body fit has become a critical aspect that has driven people towards bodybuilding. Bodybuilding is not just lifting weights or the number of pushups one can do at once. It is much more than a physical exertion to the body, although a majority of the bodybuilding exercises require the physical body to be in a robust dynamic state. It also involves mental effort and mental conditioning of the body. In such a practice where the entire body is in motion, improving the performance and getting better results can be game-changing. (more…)
