A team from Beihang University in China has developed a high-performance CNT catalyst for the efficient cracking of vegetable oils. The catalyst showed efficient cracking activity and was found to have improved electroconductivity, which enhanced its performance.
The NHS bowel scope screening programme saw a significant increase in uptake when patients were sent additional reminders addressing common concerns, highlighting the importance of patient information and support., Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK, with over half of cases diagnosed at a late stage.
Scientists discovered a sub-population of neurons in bats' brains that encode the specific location of other bats nearby. These 'social place cells' support the idea that our brains create a cognitive map not just of our location, but also one that includes social mapping.
Researchers have demonstrated that electronic modulation of the carotid sinus nerve can restore insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis in diabetic rats. The treatment has been shown to be reversible without significant adverse effects. This study provides a promising new approach for managing type 2 diabetes.
A new study by the University of Exeter found that regular surfers and bodyboarders are three times more likely to have antibiotic-resistant E. coli in their guts than non-surfers. The researchers discovered that surfers swallow ten times more seawater, increasing their risk of ingesting bacteria that can survive antibiotic treatment.