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neuroscience1 year ago

"Uncovering New Brain-Environment Connections and Waste Disposal Pathways"

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered a direct pathway that allows waste and immune signals to move between the brain and its protective covering, challenging the long-held belief of the brain's isolation from the body's immune system. This finding sheds light on mechanisms for waste removal and immune interaction, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of brain health and disease. The study identified specific regions, termed arachnoid cuff exit (ACE) points, where waste fluids and immune cells can pass between the brain and its protective layers. The efficiency of these ACE points may decline with age, potentially contributing to the accumulation of waste products and altered immune responses in the aging brain. This discovery opens new avenues for understanding and treating neurological diseases, although further research is needed to fully comprehend its implications for human health and disease.

via PsyPost|
#aging#brain-health#immune-system
environment2 years ago

"NYC Implements Mandatory Trash Containerization in Residential Buildings to Combat Rat Infestation"

New York City's Department of Sanitation has announced a new rule requiring residential buildings with nine or fewer units to put their trash out in bins starting in the fall of 2024. This rule covers 95 percent of residential buildings in the city and around 40 percent of residential trash. The move is part of the city's ongoing efforts to combat its trash problem, with the aim of reducing the presence of rats, odors, and unsightly streets. The city will also require the use of official NYC bins starting in the summer of 2026, and trash trucks will be retrofitted or replaced to accommodate the new bins.

via Curbed|
#department-of-sanitation#environment#new-york-city
business2 years ago

The Journey of New York City Office Furniture: From Desks to Disposal

As the pandemic continues to impact office spaces in New York City, the fate of office furniture has become a logistical challenge. With only about half of the office space in the city occupied, the excess furniture is often discarded, auctioned, or repurposed. Some pieces find new homes in schools or churches, while others are sold by resellers or shipped overseas. The increase in unused office furniture has led to a growing market for movers and liquidators. Despite efforts to reuse and repurpose, a significant amount of office furniture still ends up in landfills, contributing to waste.

via The New York Times|
#business#new-york-city#office-furniture
agriculture2 years ago

Japan's Bird Flu Outbreak Causes Land Shortage for Chicken Burials

Japan is facing a shortage of suitable land to bury dead chickens due to the worst bird flu outbreak in the country, which has killed over 17 million birds since October 2022. The disposal of carcasses must be done properly to prevent the spread of the virus or contaminating water supplies. The outbreak has also led to a surge in egg prices and forced companies like McDonald’s and 7-Eleven to suspend the sale of egg-related items or increase their prices.

via The Straits Times|
#agriculture#bird-flu#egg-prices