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The European Commission’s own advisory body “Science Advice for Policy by European Academies” has recommended the use of economic incentives to encourage healthier diets.  (Source: Pixabay)
Healthy Diet

Can a Shift in Food Tax Save Lives?

A new study has revealed that if tax is removed from healthy foods and levied on unhealthy foods that have a negative impact on the environment, it can lead to environmental and human health benefits which means that fewer people would die prematurely each year.

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(From left) Associate Professor Tim Jarome works with seniors Harshini Venkat and Keira Currier at his lab in the School of Animal Sciences, where they collect protein samples for a Western blot. 
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Neuroscience

Scientists Find Ways to Boost Memory in Aging Brains

New research from Virginia Tech identifies key molecular changes behind age-related memory loss — and shows they can be reversed. By targeting specific brain processes with advanced gene-editing tools, scientists improved memory performance in older animals, opening new possibilities for dementia research.

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