Month: November 2021

Why teapots always drip

Why do teapots always drip? This phenomenon has been studied scientifically for decades – now a research team has succeeded in describing the ‘teapot effect’ completely and in detail with an elaborate theoretical analysis and numerous experiments. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on November 9, 2021

Assessing Plasma Levels of α-Synuclein and Neurofilament Light Chain by Different Blood Preparation Methods

The potential biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease are α-synuclein and neurofilament light chain (NFL). However, inconsistent preanalytical preparation of plasma could lead to variations in levels of these biomarkers. Different types of potassium salts of EDTA and different centrifugation temperatures during plasma preparation may affect the results of α-synuclein and NFL measurements. In this study, we […]

Published on November 9, 2021

Anxiety effectively treated with exercise

Both moderate and strenuous exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder is chronic, a new study shows. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success […]

Published on November 9, 2021