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Science News for November 11, 2018


Half moons and pinch points: Same physics, different energy

Researchers at OIST Graduate University have developed a unified theory explaining the formation of pinch points and half moons in frustrated magnets. The theory reveals that these patterns arise from the same underlying physics, with pinch points representing equilibrium and half moons signifying violation of local conservation laws.

Cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's genetically linked

Researchers identified 90 genetic points associated with increased risk for both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's, including genes involved in lipid metabolism. The study found that targeting these genes may help lower Alzheimer's risk by managing cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

SourceWashU Medicine·JournalActa Neuropathologica·DateNov 11, 2018