//www.koonmotors.com/news/ en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:00:01 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:00:01 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906143429.htm Not only does a lack of sleep make you feel awful, research has shown it impairs the brain. What's more, sleep loss over long periods can even increase risk for Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases. Researchers want to understand how sleep deprivation causes this harm. In a new study, a team working with mice has identified a protective protein whose level declines with sleep deprivation, leading to neuronal death. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:34:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906143429.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906135638.htm New findings suggest that treating insomnia can stop opioid-seeking behavior, even after ending treatment. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:56:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906135638.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906135636.htm When humans are ill, we tend to be less active. This also applies to wild animals, but so far, it has not been known how long the reduced activity lasts or which activities are affected the most. New research shows that birds' activity decreases for up to three weeks when they become ill -- something that could mean the difference between life and death. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:56:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906135636.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906135554.htm The treadmill exercise test with electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as an exercise stress test, is one of the most familiar tests in medicine. While exercise testing typically is focused on diagnosing coronary artery disease, a recent study finds that exercise test abnormalities, such as low functional aerobic capacity, predicted non-cardiovascular causes of death such as cancer in addition to cardiovascular-related deaths. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:55:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906135554.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906122111.htm A chemist envisions a future where every house is powered by renewable energy stored in batteries. He has created a new battery that could have profound implications for the large-scale energy storage needed by wind and solar farms. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:21:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906122111.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115617.htm Biomedical scientists have confirmed that newly discovered cells in the thymus are just like M cells, which are mostly known for their presence in the intestinal epithelium. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:56:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115617.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115615.htm A new underwater communication and networking technique can achieve kilometer-scale ranges while consuming about one-millionth the power required by current communication methods. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:56:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115615.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115607.htm A groundbreaking study has shed new light on the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:56:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115607.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115505.htm New 'hypervirulent' strains of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae have emerged in healthy people in community settings, prompting a research group to investigate how the human immune system defends against infection. After exposing the strains to components of the human immune system in a laboratory 'test tube' setting, scientists found that some strains were more likely to survive in blood and serum than others, and that neutrophils (white blood cells) are more likely to ingest and kill some strains than others. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:55:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115505.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112453.htm Chemists have extended a powerful molecule-building method -- called C-H activation -- to the broad class of chemicals known as alcohols. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112453.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112450.htm Researchers have investigated how the behavior of an individual wheat plant under limiting light conditions influences the performance of the whole community. They assessed morphological and biomass phenotypes of single plants grown in mixtures under sunlight and a simulated canopy shade, and the relevance of these phenotypes for the monoculture community in the field. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112450.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112446.htm A recent study has introduced a groundbreaking milestone in tissue regeneration by developing a technology that utilizes autologous blood to produce three-dimensional microvascular implants. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112446.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112443.htm A recent study has unveiled a significant breakthrough in photoelectrode development. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112443.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112440.htm Human immune cells are capable of coordinating their own movement more independently than previously thought. Researchers discovered that immune cells do not just passively follow the chemical cues in their environment. Quite the contrary, they can also shape these cues and navigate in complex environments in a self-organized manner. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112440.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112434.htm An international study tested transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on 62 patients suffering from consciousness disorders following severe brain injury. These results represent a significant advance in how we care for these patients and will enable us to refine the therapeutic strategies to implement. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112434.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112431.htm Mold and diseases caused by fungi can greatly impact the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. However, some fungi benefit their hosts by aiding plant survival. Colletotrichum tofieldiae (Ct) is a root mold which typically supports continued plant development even when the plant is starved of phosphorus, an important nutrient for photosynthesis and growth. Researchers studied a unique pathogenic strain of the fungi, called Ct3, which conversely inhibits plant growth. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112431.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112428.htm Scientists identified new set of molecules that drive the growth of human pancreatic cancer cell lines, explaining how genetic mutations can activate genetic 'super-enhancers' that promote out-of-control pancreatic cancer growth. They show the efficacy of an experimental drug that targets a super-enhancer related protein, demonstrating the promise of therapeutics that block the effects of super-enhancers. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112428.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112424.htm Researchers scientists have unlocked a new realm of possibilities for non-volatile phase change memory, a type of electronic memory capable of retaining data even without power. Traditionally, researchers have relied on chalcogenides, materials with reversible electrical properties during transitions between crystalline and amorphous states. But an exciting alternative has emerged in the form of layered nickelates, complex oxide materials composed of nickel ions. These nickelates, with their unique layered structure and thermally reversible switching of room-temperature electrical resistivity, offer superior performance and sustainability potential. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112424.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112421.htm Farmers usually plant so-called cover crops after harvesting their main crop in the Fall. This prevents erosion of the soil and nutrient leaching. The roots of these crops also stabilize the structure of the soil. It had been assumed up to now that a mixture of different cover crops would result in particularly intensive rooting. However, a recent study found only limited evidence that this is the case. Instead, mixed cover crops grow thinner roots than when just one single type of cover crop is planted. This result was unexpected. It documents how little is currently understood about the interactions between plant roots. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112421.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112418.htm As drinking water flows through pipes and into a glass, it runs against the rubber seals inside some plumbing devices. These parts contain additives that contribute to their flexibility and durability, but these potentially harmful compounds can leak into drinking water, according to a small-scale study. The authors report that the released compounds, which are typically linked to tire pollution, also transformed into other unwanted byproducts. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112418.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112412.htm Neuroscientists created the first non-human primate model of hereditary Alzheimer's in marmosets to accelerate the pace of drug discovery and rebuild the foundation for future translational studies. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112412.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112407.htm The liver produces bile, which the intestine uses for digestion. For the transport of bile, the liver relies on a network of microscopic tubings, known as bile canaliculi, formed by liver cells called hepatocytes. When the outflow of bile to the intestine is blocked, it collects in the liver and can lead to serious liver disease. Researchers found that high pressure in the bile canaliculi alters the structure of the liver tissue. They found that elevated pressure leads to the obviation of apical bulkheads, structures known to reinforce the canaliculi. Subsequently, bile canaliculi enlarge into liver cell rosettes that are observed in many liver diseases. This study identifies pressure to be a potential common cause of various liver diseases with biliary obstruction and thus contributes to a better understanding of liver diseases. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112407.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112357.htm Pumping liquids may seem like a solved problem but optimizing the process is still an area of active research. Any pumping application -- from industrial scales to heating systems at home -- would benefit from a reduction in energy demands. Researchers now showed how pulsed pumping can reduce both friction from and energy consumption of pumping. For this, they took inspiration from a pumping system intimately familiar to everyone: the human heart. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:23:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112357.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112354.htm 尽管大约一半的人经历更年期, less than 15% of them receive effective treatment for their symptoms. Treatment options for people experiencing irritating or severe menopause symptoms are often under researched, and some have questionable efficacy, or cause harmful side effects. Menopause experts now summarize what we know about menopause, call for more research into the timeline and treatment of menopause, and encourage individualized, holistic treatment that addresses both menopausal symptoms and other systemic changes happening in the body. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:23:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112354.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112346.htm Astronomers have detected the magnetic field of a galaxy so far away that its light has taken more than 11 billion years to reach us: we see it as it was when the Universe was just 2.5 billion years old. The result provides astronomers with vital clues about how the magnetic fields of galaxies like our own Milky Way came to be. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:23:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112346.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202521.htm When we determine which communities are more likely to get their water from contaminated supplies, median household income is not the best measure. That's according to a recent study that found social factors -- such as low population density, high housing vacancy, disability and race -- can have a stronger influence than median household income on whether a community's municipal water supply is more likely to have health-based water-quality violations. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202521.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202510.htm The immense bubble is 820 million light years from Earth and believed to be a fossil-like remnant of the birth of the universe. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202510.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202507.htm 正确的底部的深海,第一个版本y simple forms of life on earth probably emerged a long time ago. Today, the deep sea is known for its bizarre fauna. Intensive research is being conducted into how the number of species living on the sea floor have changed in the meantime. Some theories say that the ecosystems of the deep sea have emerged again and again after multiple mass extinctions and oceanic upheavals. Today's life in the deep sea would thus be comparatively young in the history of the Earth. But there is increasing evidence that parts of this world are much older than previously thought. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202507.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202502.htm Scientists identify ways landowners in rural Brazil can find win-win situations with biodiversity and farming. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202502.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155721.htm In the United States, tens of millions of people live behind levees, but historically disadvantaged groups are more likely to live behind subpar levees and have fewer resources to maintain critical levee infrastructure, a new study reveals. The study is the first to quantify the national disparity of disadvantaged communities living in levee-protected areas, which puts people at increased risk of flooding and other issues. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155721.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155717.htm Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The study reveals for the first time that a form of cell death known as ferroptosis -- caused by a buildup of iron in cells -- destroys microglia cells in cases of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155714.htm Plant-based alternatives such as tempeh and bean burgers provide protein-rich options for those who want to reduce their meat consumption. However, replicating meat's flavors and aromas has proven challenging, with companies often relying on synthetic additives. A recent study unveils a potential solution: onions, chives and leeks that produce natural chemicals akin to the savory scents of meat when fermented with common fungi. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155714.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155711.htm An essential protein that acts as a gatekeeper for calcium entering cells promotes the growth of oral cancer and generates pain, according to a new study. Targeting this protein -- the ORAI1 calcium channel -- could provide a new approach to treating oral cancer, which causes persistent pain that worsens as it progresses. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155711.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155709.htm A team of scientists developed a new machine learning model for discovering critical-element-free permanent magnet materials based on the predicted Curie temperature of new material combinations. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155709.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155650.htm Male fruit flies don't usually like each other. Socially, they reject their fellow males and zero in on the females they discern via chemical receptors -- or so scientists thought. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:56:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155650.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155647.htm If the region surrounding Chicago -- North America's largest freight hub -- shifted just 30% of its current on-road heavy-duty vehicles to electric versions, it would substantially reduce pollution and save hundreds of lives per year, with the benefits largely concentrated in disadvantaged communities, according to a new study. The study authors highlight that neighborhoods with predominantly Black, Hispanic and Latinx residents would benefit the most -- potentially reducing disproportionate pollution and health burdens in historically marginalized areas. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:56:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155647.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155551.htm A major international study, involving 56,968 participants in 65 nations, has found that positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction. It also found that body appreciation is higher in those who are single and those living in rural areas. Amongst the 65 nations, Australia followed by India and then the United Kingdom recorded the lowest scores, while Malta scored highest. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:55:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155551.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125102.htm New research shows that being infected with multiple strains of the Chagas-inducing parasite may hinder the disease's progression. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:51:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125102.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125052.htm Invasive alien species are animals that may pose a threat to biodiversity, but it's time to deal with that threat in a more ethical way. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125052.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125049.htm Reducing air pollution in kitchens could drastically improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable communities globally, say experts. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125049.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125043.htm Every year, respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV) cause countless respiratory infections worldwide. For infants, young children and people with preexisting conditions, the virus can be life-threatening. The team has explored ways to reduce the risk of infection. Their findings show that -- when used correctly -- alcohol-based hand sanitizers and commercially available surface disinfectants provide good protection against transmission of the virus via surfaces. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125043.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125037.htm Researchers have pushed the limits of the possible in the field of atomic-scale spin-optics, creating a spin-optical laser from monolayer-integrated spin-valley microcavities without requiring magnetic fields or cryogenic temperatures. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125037.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125028.htm Nineteen-month-old toddlers already use natural logical thinking, even before they learn to speak, to deal with uncertainties about the world. This natural logic contributes to their learning process, both in terms of language and in other fields of knowledge, according to a new study. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125028.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125025.htm In just 26 years, the distribution of rare butterflies has plummeted by 72% in Eastern Denmark. Several species are threatened with extinction, yet the conservation actions aiming to safeguard species have proved unsuccessful. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125025.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125016.htm By adding a naturally-occurring polymer that makes wood more porous, scientists have engineered trees easier to disassemble into simpler building blocks. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125016.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125010.htm A new study has uncovered intriguing insights into the evolution of plant biology, effectively rewriting the history of how they evolved over the past billion years. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125010.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125007.htm Important progress for RNA research: A team has discovered a new ribozyme that can label RNA molecules in living cells. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125007.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125004.htm Beyond-silicon technology demands ultra-high-performance field-effect transistors (FETs). Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) provide an ideal material platform, but the device performances such as contact resistance, on/off ratio, and mobility are often limited by the presence of interfacial residues caused by transfer procedures. We show an ideal residue-free transfer approach using polypropylene carbonate (PPC) with a negligible residue for monolayer MoS2. By incorporating bismuth semimetal contact with atomically clean monolayer MoS2-FET on h-BN substrate, we obtain an ultralow Ohmic contact resistance approaching the quantum limit and a record-high on/off ratio of ~1011 at 15 K. Such an ultraclean fabrication approach could be the ideal platform for high-performance electrical devices using large-area semiconducting TMDs. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125004.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124952.htm Elephants, buffaloes and other heavy herbivores are effective against invasive plants. This is the conclusion of a new study that used Indian data, including data from the world's largest survey of wildlife based on camera traps. But smaller animals can do the same: you don't need elephants to get the same effect, the researchers point out. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124952.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124940.htm Carbon dioxide can be electrocatalytically reduced to useful resources using conventional catalysts such as gold or lead supported on conductive carbon. However, the high pH environment near electrodes often degrades the catalyst support, rendering them ineffective. Now, researchers have developed novel in-liquid plasma-treated titanium dioxide electrode decorated with silver nanoparticles as an alternate catalyst support, facilitating enhanced conversion of carbon dioxide to useful products, such as syngas, a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124940.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124935.htm Cancers, degenerative diseases: deregulation of our cells' internal communication pathways is at the root of many conditions. Microtubules -- microscopic protein filaments -- play a crucial role in controlling these exchanges. However, their mechanisms remain poorly understood. A team has identified a new mechanism, involving two proteins, that governs their growth. The discovery opens up unprecedented prospects for the development of new treatments that can act at the very heart of cells. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124935.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124929.htm A new international study has shown mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) infections to be less severe among those who are vaccinated or had a previous infection in 2022, underlining the importance and effectiveness of vaccination. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124929.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124926.htm The school year has hardly begun and the first exams are already approaching. According to findings by researchers from the University of Basel, school children cope better with the stress if they get plenty of daily exercise. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124926.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124922.htm A new study looked at more than 130 traits and involved millions of couples over more than a century. It found little evidence that opposites attract. Instead, for 82% to 89% of traits, partners tended to be similar. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124918.htm Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) provide our portable devices like tablets and mobiles -- and increasingly also vehicles -- with power. As the share of volatile renewable energy needing electricity storage increases, more and more LIBs are needed, lithium prices rise, resources dwindle, and the amount of depleted batteries that contain toxic substances increases. Researchers introduce a novel approach for the recovery of lithium from used LIBs. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124918.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124913.htm Simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT)-aided nonorthogonal multiple access (NOMA) system, used for communication in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoTs), suffers from significant energy loss with transmission distance. Now, researchers have developed an energy-efficient framework by applying SWIPT-NOMA to a distributed antenna system. This technology is expected to pave the way for more efficient and optimized IoT environments. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124913.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124910.htm Using a standardized assessment, researchers in the UK compared the performance of a commercially available artificial intelligence algorithm with human readers of screening mammograms. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124910.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124907.htm Resistant starch is a nondigestible fiber that ferments in the large intestine, and consumption of it has previously been shown to have a positive effect on metabolism in animal studies. Now, a 4-month randomized controlled trial in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) indicates that daily intake of resistant starch can alter gut bacteria composition and lower liver triglycerides and liver enzymes associated with liver injury and inflammation. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124907.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124904.htm Traveling to faraway places is often accompanied by jet lag. Fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and a host of other problems can turn an otherwise exciting adventure into a miserable trip. Researchers have developed a theoretical model to study the interactions between multiple internal clocks under the effects of aging and disruptions like jet lag. Based on their results, they suggest techniques that could improve internal clock recovery. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124904.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124858.htm Researchers have connected silicon and perovskite solar cells in a tandem device to protect the frail perovskite solar cell from voltage-induced breakdown while unlocking greater efficiencies than either cell can achieve on their own. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:48:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124858.htm