Clumps of cells in the lab spontaneously formed brain waves
By Laura Sanders AUGUST 29, 2019 AT 11:00 AM It’s baby’s first brain wave, sort of. As lentil-sized clusters of nerve cells grow in a lab dish, they begin to fire off rhythmic electrical signals. These oscillations share some features with those found in the brains of developing human babies, researchers report October 3 in Cell Stem Cell. […]
A predicted superconductor might work at a record-breaking 200° Celsius
The hydrogen-rich material would still need to be squeezed to extremely high pressures Share this: Facebook Twitter Pocket Reddit Print By Emily Conover 9 HOURS AGO The steamiest summer day would be no sweat for this potential superconductor. Scientists have calculated that a hydrogen-rich compound could conduct electricity without resistance at temperatures up to about 200° Celsius — […]
Fly fossils might challenge the idea of ancient trilobites’ crystal eyes
By Susan Milius 7 HOURS AGO Fossil crane flies found in Denmark have crystals in their eyes — individual, see-through mineral pieces where the living eyes’ lenses once were. Those little crystals of calcium carbonate are renewing a fuss about more mysterious ancient animals, the trilobites. Fossils of those extinct, shield-shaped invertebrates also have crystalized mineral […]
Does a Special Gene Determine How Much Sleep You Need?
Researchers have identified a genetic mutation shared by people who need less sleep to feel rested. These findings could someday be used to develop drugs or therapies that help people get better sleep. Poor sleep is associated with a host of issues, so anything that helps people get better sleep will lead to better health […]
Eye tracking tests may predict Alzheimer’s risk
New research finds that eye tracking tests can accurately detect people who have a form of mild cognitive impairment that predisposes them to Alzheimer’s disease. The direction of a person’s gaze can be a telltale sign of cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s disease often evolves from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) — a small decline in memory and reasoning […]
AI-enhanced ECGs may soon assess overall health
Scientists have trained an artificial intelligence tool to predict sex and estimate age from electrocardiogram readouts. They suggest that, with further development, the tool could soon be helping doctors to assess the overall health of their patients. One day, an AI-enhanced ECG could estimate a person’s overall health. An electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG […]
4 top tips for coping with social anxiety
Millions of people around the world experience symptoms of anxiety in social situations. In this Spotlight feature, we offer some tips and tricks on how to cope with social anxiety to make your life easier and more fulfilling. In this Spotlight feature, we offer some top tips on how to beat social anxiety. The Anxiety […]
More Teens Using Marijuana Concentrate: What Is It?
More teens are using high-potency cannabis products, which have the potential for increased negative health effects. Marijuana concentrate can have THC levels that range from 40 to 80 percent. A new study out of Arizona found a significant number of teens have tried marijuana concentrate, potentially putting them at more risk for side effects than […]
President Trump announces slew of judicial nominees including an Indian-American
By a Staff Writer -August 29, 20190 President Donald J. Trump announced Aug. 28, the names of a number of individuals he intends to nominate for federal judgeships, among them an Indian-American who was a former prosecutor. Shireen Matthews of California is being nominated by the President to serve as Judge on the United States District Court […]
A religious group asks the FBI to help investigate the death of a Sikh man in California
(CNN)A Sikh group is asking the FBI to investigate the recent killing of a Sikh man whose body was found near a park in Tracy, California.According to police, Parmjit Singh, 64, was stabbed and left to bleed to death Sunday night while taking a routine walk to Gretchen Talley Park.The United Sikhs, a United Nations-affiliated […]