New strategy against Alzheimer’s; Digital technology and productivity; How much water is in the sea? lower mortality among children
New strategy against Alzheimer’s disease The
research centre Neurotek of the UPV/EHU has discovered a new mechanism related to Alzheimer’s disease. This finding is of great interest for the development of new therapies that can slow the development of the disease. Researchers have discovered that a molecule, the amyloid peptide, activates certain receptors that kill cells. Blocking these receptors with some drugs has succeeded in protecting neurons from peptides.
Teknología digitala eta produktibitateaInformazioaren
eta komunikazioaren teknologiei zor zaie produktibitate-hazkundearen erdia Europan azken 15 urteotan. This is the main conclusion of the Competitiveness Report published by the European Commission. According to the report, if the full potential of the digital economy is to be harnessed, citizens must be provided with faster broadband, training and innovation in information and communication technologies.
How much water is in the
sea?1,332 million cubic kilometers. This is the amount of water in the Earth’s seas according to estimates by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Organization in Massachusetts. The measurements have been carried out by satellite, obtaining the most accurate data to date. The results have been somewhat surprising, as the figure of 1,332 million cubic kilometers has been lower than expected. As for the depth of the sea, it has been observed that it is an average of 3,682 meters, 35 meters less than the depth affected so far.
Lower mortality among childrenThe
medical journal The Lancet reports that in the last 40 years, infant mortality has decreased by 60%. The data seems good, but the numbers about the death of children are disappointing. It is estimated that 8 million children under the age of five will die this year. The decline is significant compared to the 12 million deaths 20 years ago, but 8 million are many. The decline in mortality is due to vaccination campaigns, AIDS prevention work and malaria mosquito nets.
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