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Current understanding of the evolution of aging leaves open the possibility that aging could be stopped if only science could figure out a way to make selection between organisms perfect. However, the solution isn’t that simple, researchers have found. Source: It's mathematically impossible to beat aging, scientists say
Continue Reading →Type 2 diabetes affects blood circulation. When blood flow in the brain is impaired, it can affect the way we think and make decisions. Recently, researchers examined information from a 10-year-long study, focusing on whether participants with type 2 diabetes who lowered calories in their diet and increased physical activity had better blood flow to […]
Continue Reading →An initial test to determine if a scalpel-free form of brain surgery can reduce tremor caused by Parkinson’s disease has produced encouraging results. Further research is warranted, the researchers conclude. Source: Focused ultrasound shows promise for treating Parkinson's tremor
Continue Reading →Researchers have observed an unexpected behavioral pattern in monkeys in Puerto Rico. As the population density in the group rises, the group as a whole produces fewer babies — this is no surprise. But, to the surprise of researchers, it turned out that the group’s individual members did not change behavior. How does this add […]
Continue Reading →A new article examines the effects of Medicaid expansion on low-income individuals’ access to health care. Source: Effects of Medicaid expansion focus of new study
Continue Reading →Virtual reality reduces phantom body pain in paraplegics and creates the illusion that they can feel their paralyzed legs being touched again. The results could one day translate into therapies to reduce chronic pain in paraplegics. Source: Virtual reality reduces phantom pain in paraplegics
Continue Reading →The common practice of growing influenza vaccine components in chicken eggs disrupts the major antibody target site on the virus surface, rendering the flu vaccine less effective in humans. Source: How flu shot manufacturing forces influenza to mutate
Continue Reading →Although drinking by U.S. adolescents has decreased during the last decade, more than 20 percent of U.S. high-school students continue to drink alcohol before the age of 14 years. This can have adverse effects on their neurodevelopment. Little is known about how the age of alcohol-use onset influences brain development. This is the first study […]
Continue Reading →The etiology of a behavior, such as alcohol drinking, can change during adolescence and young adulthood. A new article explores factors of family and friend influences on youth and young adult drinking. Source: Drinking during adolescence and young adulthood: Taboo, tolerated, and treasured
Continue Reading →Artificial beta cells have been developed that automatically release insulin into the bloodstream when glucose levels rise. This work was done in lab experiments but could lead to a much more patient-friendly treatment than injections. Source: Smart artificial beta cells could lead to new diabetes treatment
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