Dutch scientists have developed an artificial leaf that can act as a mini-factory for producing drugs, an advance that could allow medicines to be produced anywhere there is sunlight. The work taps into the ability of plants to use sunlight to feed themselves through photosynthesis, something industrial chemists have struggled to replicate because sunshine usually...
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Running could improvise your memory
Key notes: Part of the brain responsible for alertness is activated during a run, a study found New research also found it helped to improve the senses, like playing the piano Scientists studied 11 runners as well as 11 inactive men to examine brain activity Going for an early morning run could keep you alert...
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Brushing could avoid arthritis
Key notes: An infection can create proteins that cause the immune system to malfunction In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, this leads to inflammation and joint pain However, this process was also apparent in sample of patients with gum disease Brushing your teeth could prevent arthritis, new research suggests. Bugs known to cause gum infections also...
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Medical Tricorders Have Made It to the Final Round of XPrize
In Brief: Two teams have advanced to the final round of the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE competition to create a medical tricorder inspired by the one in the “Star Trek” television series. A handheld diagnostic device could improve healthcare tremendously, giving people instant access to information about their vital signs, illnesses, and more. A Short History:...
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White fat may have several paths to a healthier brown
Babies get their adorable chubbiness from brown fat, which keeps them warm. However, until 2009, scientists thought we lost this healthy tissue as we age. Since its discovery in adults, brown fat has been studied as potential treatment for obesity and other health-related issues. Now a team at Boston University has sequenced the genes of...
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Neurons anticipate body’s response to food and water
Summary: A new discovery offers new insight into regulation of water and food intake. Neuroscientists recorded neuronal activity in real-time in awake mice when presented with food or water and identified anticipatory changes in neuronal activity in the seconds prior to drinking. Using leading-edge technology, neuroscientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) gained new...
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Virtual reality training improves social skills of individuals on the Autism spectrum
Summary: Children with autism spectrum disorder, who participated in a virtual reality training program, improved social cognition skills and reported better real-world relationships. Neurocognitive testing showed significant gains in emotional recognition, understanding the perspective of others and the ability to problem solve. Although most children with high-functioning autism have above average intellectual capabilities, they often...
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VR may improve motor skills in damaged limbs
Summary: New research suggests that a combination of traditional physical therapy and technology may improve the motor skills and mobility of an impaired hand by having its healthy partner hand lead by example through virtual reality training. A new research led by Tel Aviv University suggests that a combination of Traditional physical therapy and technology...
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Key regulator of bone development identified
Loss of a key protein has been discovered as the event that leads to defects in skeletal development, including reduced bone density and a shortening of the fingers and toes — a new potential target for the diagnosis and treatment of bone diseases such as osteoporosis. Loss of a key protein leads to defects in...
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Virtual Hangouts
Oculus wants to make virtual reality more fun and social and to that extent, it just added voice chat and virtual rooms to the Samsung Gear VR. The company aims to get users to interact with one another in a virtual setting. Oculus has now launched Parties and Rooms for the Gear VR, enabling new options...