A study involving nearly 27,000 older adults on five continents found that nearly 1 in…
Month: July 2014
Anti-inflammatory drug can prevent neuron loss in Parkinson’s model
An experimental anti-inflammatory drug can protect vulnerable neurons and reduce motor deficits in a rat…
Manipulating key protein in brain holds potential against obesity, diabetes
A protein that controls when genes are switched on or off plays a key role…
Experiences at every stage of life contribute to cognitive abilities in old age
Early life experiences, such as childhood socioeconomic status and literacy, may have greater influence on…
Collecting just the right data: Algorithm helps identify which data to target
Much artificial-intelligence research addresses the problem of making predictions based on large data sets. An…
Intensity of hurricanes: New study helps improve predictions of storm intensity
While predicting the path of hurricanes has gotten better, little has been done to improve…
Test increases odds of correct surgery for thyroid cancer patients
The routine use of a molecular testing panel increases the likelihood of performing the correct…
Magnets for fusion energy: High-temperature superconductor achieves new world record for electrical current
Scientists have achieved an electrical current of 100,000 amperes, which is by far the highest…
Why do men prefer nice women? Responsiveness and desire
Does responsiveness increase sexual desire in the other person? Do men perceive responsive women as…
New system to detect mercury in water systems
A new ultra-sensitive, low-cost and portable system for detecting mercury in environmental water has been…