Monthly Archives: Aprile 2018
Gecko-inspired adhesives help soft robotic fingers get a better grip
A team of California researchers has developed a robotic gripper that combines the adhesive properties of gecko toes and the adaptability of air-powered soft...
Overlapping Mechanisms in HIV Cognitive Disorders and Alzheimer’s
A protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be a promising target for treating neurological disorders in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients, suggests a...
Long-term exposure to hypercaloric diets impair the ability to control eating
Obesity is a growing issue in many countries, accelerated by easy access to calorie-dense foods that are pleasurable to eat (known as an ‘obesogenic...
Researchers Fix Genetic Risk Factor of Alzheimer’s in Human Brain Cells
Using human brain cells, scientists at the Gladstone Institutes discovered the cause of–and a potential solution for–the primary genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease,...
Spoken Language Reveals How People Develop and Mature
When people think of “personality,” they are likely to think of traits such as warmth or extraversion.
For example, a person with high extraversion...
How to Delete Your Facebook : How to Delete Your Account Permanently
Facebook has remained the primary and most commonly used social networking platform for users across the world. At the same time, the social network...
Gene test for growth hormone deficiency developed
A new test developed by University of Manchester and NHS scientists could revolutionise the way children with growth hormone deficiency are diagnosed.
Children suspected of...
Battery-free wireless sensors collect temperature and pressure of bedridden patients
A team of researchers from the U.S., China and Korea has developed a small, skin-like sensor that can be attached to a human patient...
Menopausal mood swings can signal more serious mental illness
Most women expect to experience the effects of hormonal changes when they come to menopause and many anticipate increased irritability and mood swings.
But mood...
New clues to restoring fertility in women with disabling ovary disorder
Groundbreaking research out of the University of Otago is showing potential to restore fertility in women suffering polycystic ovary syndrome.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is...
Hackers are targeting Cisco Network Switches in Russia and Iran
Since last week, a new hacking group, calling itself 'JHT,' hijacked a significant number of Cisco devices belonging to organizations in Russia and Iran, and left...
Syria : chemical attack in Douma – killed at least 70 people
A chemical attack in Douma, the last rebel-held stronghold near Syria's capital, Damascus, has killed at least 70 people and affected hundreds.
The White Helmets, a...
HIV cell dysfunction discovery sheds light on how virus works
A team of chemical and biomedical engineers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with researchers...
World View developing high-altitude balloons to provide services typically performed by satellites
historic accomplishments and breadth of experience have culminated with a flight system that will enable previously impossible applications at a fraction of the cost...
When kids’ autistic brains can’t calm down
Mutation is linked for first time to seizures in autism and is new drug target
One third of children who have autism spectrum disorder also...
