Pamudi PereraBrains Sweep Themselves Clean Of Toxins During Sleepverified_publisherNPR - Jon HamiltonWhile the brain sleeps, it clears out harmful toxins, a process that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, researchers say. During sleep, the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain increases dramatically, washing away harmful waste proteins that build up between brain cells during waking hours, a …
Pamudi PereraAntibiotics: Light-sensitive drugs to tackle hardy bugsverified_publisherBBC Future - Philip BallWhat if we could somehow deactivate treatments after use to cut the rise of antibiotic resistance? Researchers hope they can do this using light.