Scientists investigating the cellular basis for itching have made an important discovery, and one that could lead to new treatments of chronic conditions like eczema. The breakthrough centers on what’s known as mechanical itching, with the research team behind it demonstrating how a protein can be blocked to alleviate itching sensation in mouse models of the condition. Much of the […]
Discovery of Mechanical Itch Protein
Best Breakfast Items to Maintain a Fiber-Rich Diet
Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. What you eat in the morning can determine your mood and energy levels for the rest of the day. It’s for this reason that getting a consistent intake of protein, calcium, and, of course, fiber. Fiber is an integral part of our diets, […]
Wearable Muscles
The ETH team developed the Myoshirt particularly to enhance the strength and endurance of people with restricted or declining mobility, and ran a small test, placing the unit on 10 people without any physical impairments, one with muscular dystrophy, and one with a spinal cord injury. In an endurance test, which required people to lift their arms and/or an object […]