Month: February 2023

Uric Acid and Brain Connectivity: Predicting STN-DBS Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease

Imagine your brain is like a bustling city, with different neighborhoods representing different brain regions. In Parkinson’s disease (PD), the wires connecting these neighborhoods may be disrupted, causing movement problems. But, fear not! Scientists have discovered that a natural antioxidant called uric acid (UA) plays a crucial role in PD development. In this study, researchers […]

Published on February 7, 2023

Levodopa and Antibiotic Resistance in Gut Bacteria of PD Rats

Just like a master chef creating a new recipe, scientists explored the effects of levodopa treatment on antibiotic resistance in the gut bacteria of rats with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Levodopa, the backbone of PD treatment, has been known to cause side effects. However, this study sought to investigate if levodopa could potentially influence antibiotic resistance […]

Published on February 7, 2023

Dirty laundry: How much microfiber do we emit with our washing?

The UK’s laundry releases microfibers weighing the equivalent of up to 1,500 double-decker buses in microfibers every year, according to new research. 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 […]

Published on February 6, 2023