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Cognitive cross-training enhances learning, study finds
Posted in Science on 26th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller
Just as athletes cross-train to improve physical skills, those wanting to enhance cognitive skills can benefit from multiple ways of exercising the brain.
New blood test can check for 13 types of cancers
Posted in Medicine on 25th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller
National Cancer Center Japan has developed a new test to diagnose 13 kinds of cancers from a single drop of blood, with a clinical study set to start from next month.
Scientists find virtual reality can reduce the pain associated with dental treatment
Posted in Science on 23rd Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller
A virtual coastal environment can be employed to manage pain, according to research published in the scientific journal Environment and Behavior.
Blood test detects Alzheimers plaques building up in brain
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller
A blood test can detect whether plaques of beta-amyloid are building up in a persons brain, a sign that they may develop Alzheimers disease.
Artificial intelligence can help better diagnose schizophrenia, says IBM researchers
Posted in Software on 21st Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller
Machine learning algorithms can help diagnose schizophrenia more quickly and accurately, according to new research.