Lewy body dementia is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease. Lewy body dementia refers to two…
Month: January 2015
Toxic Ebola protein fragment identified
A fragment of an Ebola virus protein that is toxic to cells and may contribute…
Oranges versus orange juice: Which one might be better for your health?
Many health advocates advise people to eat an orange and drink water rather than opt…
Toward a cocaine vaccine to help addicts kick the habit
In their decades-long search for vaccines against drugs of abuse, scientists have hit upon a…
Task length linked with cognitive fatigue in MS
Insight into factors contributing to cognitive fatigue in multiple sclerosis have been gained through a…
Seeing is not remembering, it turns out
People may have to ‘turn on’ their memories in order to remember even the simplest…
Sequestration on shaky ground: Natural impediment to long-term sequestration of carbon dioxide
Carbon sequestration promises to address greenhouse-gas emissions by capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and…
Climate change threatens 30 years of sea turtle conservation success
A new study is sounding the alarm about climate change and its potential impact on…
Smart keyboard cleans and powers itself, and can tell who you are
In a novel twist in cybersecurity, scientists have developed a self-cleaning, self-powered smart keyboard that…
Should arsenic in food be a concern?
The topic of arsenic in the U.S. diet has sparked considerable public interest following publication…