Curiosity Weekly Hair Loss Treatment, Aphantasia, Ultrasound Coffee
Jul 26, 2024
Learn about a groundbreaking hair loss treatment for autoimmune skin disease, how aphantasia affects brain responses and motor skills, and a gadget that makes cold brew coffee in minutes using ultrasound technology.
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Alopecia Areata Treatment
- Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder where T cells attack hair follicles, causing patchy hair loss.
- A new microneedle patch delivers cytokines to specific spots, reducing inflammation and retraining the immune system.
Aphantasia and Motor Cognition
- Aphantasia is the inability to form mental images, impacting visual and motor cognition.
- It affects brain activity during motor simulations, potentially impacting reading comprehension and understanding action language.
Ultrasound Cold Brew
- Cold brew coffee's lengthy steeping process (12-24 hours) contributes to its smooth, rich, low-acid profile but hinders at-home brewing.
- Researchers developed an ultrasonic method to achieve cold brew taste in 3 minutes, potentially revolutionizing coffee preparation.