Strands of beta amyloid fibrils form around yeast in culture media. (credit: Credit: D.K.V. Kumar et al. / Science Translational Medicine (2016)])
The protein globs that jam brain circuits in people with Alzheimer’s disease may not result from a sloppy surplus, but rather a bacterial battle, a new study suggests.
Previously, researchers assumed that the protein—beta amyloid—was just a junk...
The most reliable way to break into the aerospace industry of tomorrow is to learn computer science today. That’s one of the preliminary findings from a study that...
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Ditching the notorious complex of proteins known as gluten is a popular diet plan nowadays. Besides people with celiac disease, a severe autoimmune disorder triggered by the proteins, athletes have been particularly smitten with the gluten-free fad. But, according to a recent study, the diet is unlikely to give them the results they expect.
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Pebble is stepping up its fitness game, literally, with a new software update today. The company announced the release of Pebble Health, the first native fitness-tracking app for its Time series of smartwatches. In late 2014, Pebble watches gained the ability to track steps and sleep via a software update, but Pebble wants to expand on this feature...
Yahoo investors are saying they're fed up with corporate vacillation and excessive spending. (credit: Photograph by Randy Stewart)
In recent days, Yahoo investors have been calling for a new plan and new leadership to restore the value of the company. Some argue for Yahoo to sell its core businesses as quickly as possible. Others are trying to build...
