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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 23h

Brainstem damage found to be behind long-lasting effects of severe Covid-19

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Brainstem damage found to be behind long-lasting effects of severe Covid-19

Damage to the brainstem - the brain's 'control center' - is behind long-lasting physical and psychiatric effects of severe Covid-19 infection, a study suggests. Using ultra-high-resolution scanners t...

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Amanda Scott 💙 @amandascott2023.bsky.social · 22h

Congratulations Maria Corina Machado!

"When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist."

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Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado receives Nobel Peace Prize

The Venezuelan opposition leader is awarded the prize for "her tireless work promoting democratic rights" in the country.

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 8h

Harnessing Green-Synthesized Nanoparticles for Water Purification

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Harnessing Green-Synthesized Nanoparticles for Water Purification

A new review reveals how plant- and microbe-derived nanoparticles can power next-gen water disinfection, delivering cleaner, safer water without the environmental cost of traditional treatments. A re...

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 6d

Study of 86 chikungunya outbreaks reveals unpredictability in size and severity

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Study of 86 chikungunya outbreaks reveals unpredictability in size and severity

The symptoms come on quickly—acute fever, followed by debilitating joint pain that can last for months. Though rarely fatal, the chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne illness, can be particularly severe...

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 9d

Scientists make huge Parkinson’s breakthrough as they discover ‘protein trigger’

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Scientists make huge Parkinson’s breakthrough as they discover ‘protein trigger’

Scientists have, for the first time, directly visualised the protein clusters in the brain believed to trigger Parkinson's disease, bringing them one step closer to potential treatments. Parkinson's ...

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 11d

3D bioprinting advances enable creation of artificial blood vessels with layered structures

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3D bioprinting advances enable creation of artificial blood vessels with layered structures

To explore possible treatments for various diseases, either animal models or human cell cultures are usually used first; however, animal models do not always mimic human diseases well, and cultures ar...

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 8d

New study reveals molecular basis of Long COVID brain fog

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New study reveals molecular basis of Long COVID brain fog

Even though many years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of infection with SARS-CoV-2 are not completely understood. This is especially true for Long COVID, a chronic c...

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 8d

Ozone exposure weakens lung function and reshapes the oral microbiome

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Ozone exposure weakens lung function and reshapes the oral microbiome

Scientists reveal that short-term ozone inhalation doesn’t just harm the lungs; it reshapes the microbes in your mouth, with men facing the greatest risks. Ozone is a toxic environmental pollutant wi...

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Heinz V. Hoenen @heinzvhoenen.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Sunday from the rose "Ambiente" in my little garden to all here.

#Ambiente #LittleGarden #SundayGreetings

Light yellow coloured rose, looks like butter

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 7d

Tiny Fat Messengers May Link Obesity to Alzheimer’s Plaque Buildup

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Tiny Fat Messengers May Link Obesity to Alzheimer’s Plaque Buildup

Summary: A groundbreaking study reveals how obesity may drive Alzheimer’s disease through tiny messengers called extracellular vesicles released from fat tissue. These vesicles carry lipids that alter...

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 11d

Alpha amino acids’ stability may explain their role as early life’s protein building blocks

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Alpha amino acids’ stability may explain their role as early life’s protein building blocks

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences sheds light on one of life's greatest mysteries: why biology is based on a very spe...

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Heinz V. Hoenen @heinzvhoenen.bsky.social · 11d

Every Heartbeat Shapes Thoughts and Emotions

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Every Heartbeat Shapes Thoughts and Emotions - Neuroscience News

Researchers emphasize that the heart and brain are deeply interconnected, with every heartbeat influencing cognition and emotion within milliseconds.

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 13d

Drinking less water daily spikes your stress hormone

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Drinking less water daily spikes your stress hormone

Researchers discovered that people who don’t drink enough water react with sharper cortisol spikes during stressful events, explaining why poor hydration is tied to long-term health risks. A recent s...

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 13d

Nanomed Trials Surge Highlighting Need for Standardization

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Nanomed Trials Surge Highlighting Need for Standardization

Researchers have identified over 4,000 nanomedical clinical trials in progress now, highlighting rapid growth in the field and the need for a standardized lexicon to support clinical translation and c...

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Heinz V. Hoenen @heinzvhoenen.bsky.social · 14d

Happy Weekend to all here from my little garden with its salad and radishes.

#littlegarden #happyweekend #radish

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 15d

Review: How Could Microalgal Nanoparticles Treat Cancer?

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Review: How Could Microalgal Nanoparticles Treat Cancer?

A new approach for cancer treatment involves the use of microalgal-derived nanoparticles. A recent review in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology examines their potential as a sustainable and...

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 16d

COVID-19 models suggest universal vaccination may avert over 100,000 hospitalizations

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COVID-19 models suggest universal vaccination may avert over 100,000 hospitalizations

US Scenario Modeling Hub, a collaborative modeling effort of 17 academic research institutions, reports a universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendation could avert thousands more US hospitalizations a...

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 17d

Climate change fuels spread of neurological virus in Europe

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Climate change fuels spread of neurological virus in Europe

Growing numbers of West Nile virus infection cases, fueled by climate change, are sparking fears among citizens and healthcare providers in Europe. A Clinical Insight in the European Journal of Intern...

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · 17d

Pioneering the next-generation nanoparticle drug delivery system

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Pioneering the next-generation nanoparticle drug delivery system

Researchers report a materials breakthrough enabling a new wave of nanodrug applications, from delivery to diagnostics and gene editing, with global impact. (Nanowerk News) An Australian research tea...

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Harold Sinnott 🦋 @haroldsinnott.bsky.social · 17d

AI Bubble Warning

A new MIT study reveals 95% of generative AI pilot projects fail to deliver real business impact, pointing to integration gaps and inflated expectations.

#AI #IoT

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Amanda Scott 💙 @amandascott2023.bsky.social · 17d

Claudia Cardinale #RIP🌹

"..It's fantastic because I've been living thousands of lives, not only my life"

"It is with passion and dedication that I will be attentive to the needs of women and fight relentlessly for their rights"

UNESCO goodwill ambassador Defense of Women's Rights since March 2000