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01/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Trust your instincts: Scientists have confirmed that some of us can tell, within minutes, when someone else is getting sick
It looks like our mothers really do know best. We might’ve scoffed at them when they tell us that we look a bit “under the weather,” but according to a study, there are individuals who can tell if a person is sick based on “subtle signs” only a few minutes after they have gotten an […]
12/31/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Potato virus found to activate an anti-tumor immune response; it works on its own or in conjunction with traditional cancer treatments
A potato virus may hold the key to triggering an anti-tumor immune response that could help treat cancer, a new study suggests. A team of researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have revealed that they have successfully altered virus particles into “cancer drug delivery devices for mice.” However, the team shared that injecting the […]
12/30/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Anthropologists discover how teeth reveal vitamin D levels: X-rays can now be used to check for deficiency
We often take care of our oral health to make sure that our breath stays fresh, but did you know that dental X-rays can be used to determine vitamin D deficiencies (rickets)? While this is a grave health concern that often goes undiagnosed, Lori D’Ortenzio and Megan Brickley, anthropologists from McMaster University, have revealed that it can be […]
12/24/2017
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By Zoey Sky
New level of intelligence: A new AI can teach itself with a “reinforcement learning algorithm” resulting in “superhuman” abilities within hours
It has been two decades since DeepBlue defeated Garry Kasparov in a match, but chess players were surprised by another development. The AlphaZero algorithm, a collaboration between Google and DeepMind, has recently shattered records. Even though DeepMind’s AlphaZero played against itself for only four hours, it managed to “synthesize the chess knowledge of one and a half millennium.” […]
12/20/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers discover how your skin regulates blood pressure and heart rate by changing temperature to alter blood flow
A group of scientists from the University of Cambridge and Karolinska Institute in Sweden has revealed that our skin plays an important role when it comes to regulating blood pressure and heart rate. Even though the discovery was made while observing mice, the researchers posit that the same also holds true for humans. The study shows that skin, our largest […]
12/18/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Eye contact synchronizes brainwaves; this is how babies learn to communicate
According to a recent study, eye contact between an infant and an adult helps their brainwaves “get in sync” which can also “support communication and learning.” Researchers at the University of Cambridge have revealed that “when a parent and infant interact, various aspects of their behavior can synchronize,” such as their gaze, emotions, and heart rate. However, not […]
12/12/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Health boost for wine: Researchers have developed a device to filter out the sulfites used for preservation
While sulfites are used to preserve wine and food products, they can cause an allergy-like reaction in people who are sensitive to the compounds. Now, a group of researchers has revealed that they are developing a device that can be used to filter sulfites in wine. Sulfites are compounds that include sulfur dioxide and sulfite […]
11/19/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Old-order Amish found to have a gene mutation that protects against aging
It seems like we’re one step closer to finding the elusive fountain of youth. A recent study has discovered a genetic mutation in the Amish that makes them live longer. Researchers have determined a genetic mutation in the Amish people, who live in the midwestern United States, that allegedly helps them live 10 years longer […]
11/12/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Watch the birdie! Pediatric hospitals find the distraction of VR helps with pain management
These days, virtual reality (VR) is often employed by people who want to enjoy an immersive gaming experience. However, according to a recent study, virtual reality can soon be used for pain management at pediatric hospitals. Aside from using technological advances to blur the lines between the game world and the real world, virtual reality […]
11/11/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Human cells and microorganisms found to be biochemically similar, according to astonishing study
Archaea are single-celled microorganisms that exist in areas with extreme conditions, such as volcanic vents in the ocean floor. A recent study has proven that these “hardy microbes” and human cells have similar biochemical compositions. Tom Santangelo, a Colorado State University (CSU) researcher and associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, thinks […]
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