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health-research2 years ago•3 min saved

"Covid-19's Impact on Cognition: Unveiling Potential Treatments and Long-Term Effects"

A study by the University of Illinois Chicago has identified a mechanism behind cognitive impairments in mice with COVID-19 and tested a gene therapy that improves symptoms by enhancing blood-brain barrier integrity. The research offers hope for preventing post-COVID-19 cognitive issues in humans and suggests that improving blood-brain barrier integrity could have benefits in preventing complications of COVID-19.

via SciTechDaily|

#blood-brain-barrier #brain-fog #covid-19

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Revolutionary Clean Ammonia Production Method Promises 60% Cost Reduction, Reveals US University"

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a new lithium-mediated ammonia synthesis (LMAS) method that could produce clean ammonia at a cost of $450 per tonne, making it 60% cheaper than using green hydrogen. The process involves combining nitrogen gas and a hydrogen-donating fluid with a charged lithium electrode, and the method does not result in the by-production of large quantities of H2 gas. This new approach could significantly reduce the cost of producing clean ammonia, which is used in fertilizers, chemicals, and is being considered as a clean shipping fuel.

via Hydrogen Insight|

#clean-ammonia #green-hydrogen #lithium-mediated-ammonia-synthesis

health-and-medicine2 years ago•3 min saved

"Breakthrough: Scientists Develop Synthetic Antibiotic to Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs"

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago and Harvard University have developed a new antibiotic, cresomycin, that effectively suppresses drug-resistant bacteria by evading their defenses. The antibiotic, described in Science, targets the ribosome and is designed to overcome common bacterial resistance mechanisms. In animal experiments, cresomycin protected against infections with multidrug-resistant strains of common disease-causing bacteria. The next step is to assess its effectiveness and safety in humans, highlighting the critical role of structural biology in designing the next generation of antibiotics.

via Phys.org|

#antibiotic-resistance #bacterial-infections #drug-development

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Legal cannabis markets linked to rise in motor vehicle fatalities.

A study by the University of Illinois Chicago found that states with legalized recreational cannabis dispensaries had a 10% increase in motor vehicle accident deaths on average. Researchers looked at death certificate data from 2009-2019 in seven states with legal recreational cannabis markets and found significant increases in crash fatalities in four of them. The study suggests a potential need for policies focused on reducing driving under the influence of cannabis.

via Police News|

#cannabis #driving-under-influence #health