High levels of Parkinson’s drug levodopa found in natural supplements

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [High levels of Parkinson’s drug levodopa found in natural supplements]( [Levels of levodopa in Mucuna pruriens dietary supplements often exceeded what was on labels]( New research reports some natural supplements contain high levels of levodopa, used in drug treatments for Parkinson’s disease. The research found levels of levodopa in some supplements can be higher than what's found in common pharmaceutical formulations. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get this Amazon's Choice traveler radio at the best price online]( Who said the radio was only meant for car rides? The Eton Elite international radio, an Amazon's Choice customer favorite, is now price-dropped for a limited time and brings the romance of radio back into the picture. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [New Lyme disease vaccine targets decades of anti-vax misinformation]( [A new Lyme disease vaccine is a modified version of an older vaccine that was controversially withdrawn from the market 20 years ago following unproven claims of adverse side effects]( A new Lyme disease vaccine is about to enter its final phase of human trialling. If all goes well it could be available by 2025, making it the first vaccine for Lyme disease to reach the market in nearly a quarter of a century. [Read more]( Automotive [Super-agile box truck shows off REE's uniquely modular EV chassis]( [This P7-b prototype shows off REE's ultra-modular chassis possibilities, including wide-angle rear wheel steering]( On the surface, this looks like an ordinary class 3 electric delivery van – one with a crazy-low floor, extra-large cargo space and gratuitous rear-wheel steering. But its entire drivetrain, suspension and steering systems live in the wheel arches. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Airtrick E-Skates quickly add powered wheels to users' shoes]( [The Airtrick E-Skates are presently on Indiegogo]( While many sidewalk-travelling commuters might sometimes appreciate a powered boost, they may not want to carry around an electric scooter or skateboard. That's where Airtrick's E-Skates come in, as they can be quickly strapped onto the user's existing shoes as needed. [Read more]( Automotive [Electric Meyers Manx serves up 300 miles of sand-spewing fun per zap]( [Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric]( The Meyers Manx — a legend born atop another legend. And now it's back, in a big way. The new Meyers Manx previews a 200-hp electric buggy meant to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds and ride for up to 300 miles per charge. [Read more]( Medical [New antibiotic molecule kills dozens of the toughest types of superbugs]( [A new antibiotic shows promise against a range of tough drug-resistant bacteria]( Bacteria are fast developing resistance to our best drugs, leaving us poised on the edge of a major health crisis. But a new antibiotic has shown promise against several key “superbugs,” while minimizing damage against good bacteria in the body. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [LG Display bakes cinematic sound into gigantic TV's OLED panel]( [LG Display has embedded a 5.1 channel surround sound system in the 97-inch OLED EX TV panel for surround sound delivery without external speakers]( As part of its sizable presence at the K-Display 2022 expo this week, LG Display has revealed a 97-inch OLED TV panel that not only promises a brighter big-screen viewing experience, but also uses the surface of the display as a huge sound system. [Read more]( Architecture [Giant rocks set to roll into downtown Milwaukee as new museum]( [The Milwaukee Public Museum is slated to begin construction in late 2023 and open in 2026]( Ennead Architects has been commissioned to design an eye-catching new museum in Milwaukee. Inspired by the rugged local landscape, the building will take the form of geological formations and is slated to open in 2026. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Samsung improves the formula for latest fold and flip phones]( [The Galaxy Fold4 (left) starts at $1,799.99 and the Galaxy Flip4 (right) starts at $999.99]( Samsung has today launched the latest generation of its folding smartphones. The Fold4 and Flip4 handset are joined on the Unpacked event stage by 5th-gen smartwatches – which debuts a new Pro model – and a new pair of true-wireless earphones. [Read more]( Medical [New gene therapy could prevent genetic hearing loss]( [A new gene therapy could correct forms of genetic hearing loss]( Researchers at the Salk Institute have made a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for genetic hearing loss. Gene therapy that delivers a particular protein can ensure faulty hair cells grow correctly, allowing for improved hearing. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2022