Study: Gene May Cause Alzheimer’s in Some Cases
For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease.
‘Pillbot’ Could Explore Inner Human Body
A new, small robotic camera designed to be swallowed for use in medical examinations was recently demonstrated at a conference in Canada.
Clothing Industry Wonders about Effect of AI on Models
Those in favor of using AI in fashion say the virtual models permit companies to show possible buyers how their clothing looks on people of all shapes and sizes. The problem is that AI models can take work away from human models, makeup artists and photographers.
Study: Humans Give More Viruses to Animals Than They Give Us
Research of all the publicly available viral genome sequences produced a surprising result: humans give about two times as many viruses to animals than they give to us.
AI Chatbots to Help with Mental Health Struggles
Earkick is one of hundreds of free chatbots aimed at dealing with a mental health crisis among young people.
New Way to Fight Brain Cancer Shows Promise
A new way to fight an extremely aggressive kind of brain tumor is showing promise in two experiments with a small number of patients.
California Lawmaker Wants to Know What Makes People Happy
March 20 is the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness.
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Scientists Grow Mini-organs in Cells from Pregnancy Fluid
British researchers say they have grown small human organs using cells removed from fluid that protects developing fetuses.
Electrical Device in Brain Might Help with Depression
Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, is an experimental treatment that involves having an electrical device placed in the brain.
US Approves Asthma Drug to Treat Food Allergies
The U.S. food and drug agency has approved a medication already used to treat the breathing condition asthma to treat people for food allergies.