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Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries

Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries
(A) Structural design of polypeptides carrying redox-active pendant groups. (B) Riboflavin was selected as a potential electroactive alternative to viologen to enhance the sustainability and biocompatibility of the resulting redox-active polypeptide. Credit: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2025). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2509325122

What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural, it could even be consumed as food.

A team of researchers at Texas A&M University, including Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Dr. Karen Wooley and Professor of Chemical Engineering Dr...

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Treating the Gut-Brain Connection with B Vitamins to Treat Parkinson’s Disease

A study led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has revealed a link between gut microbiota and Parkinson’s disease (PD). The researchers found a reduction in the gut bacteria of genes responsible for synthesizing the essential B vitamins B2 and B7. They also identified a relationship between the lack of these genes and low levels of agents that help maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier. This barrier prevents toxins from entering the bloodstream, which causes the inflammation seen in PD. Their findings, published in npj Parkinson’s Disease, suggest that treatment with B vitamins to address these deficiencies can be used to treat PD.

PD is characterized by a variety of physical symptoms that hinder daily activities and mobility, such as shaking, slow...

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