medicine
New tech for recording data from one million neurons in real time
Posted in Medicine on 25th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
Applications include monitoring the brain in paralyzed patients, watching for epileptic seizure signs, and real-time feedback for robotic arms.
Rise in cancers 'caused by weight'
Posted in Medicine on 24th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
Being overweight or obese is a growing cause of cancer in the UK while cases caused by smoking are falling, according to a large study.
The wearable brain scanner you can move around in
Posted in Medicine on 21st Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
Scientists in Nottingham have invented a new type of brain scanner which can be worn on the head, allowing patients to move while being scanned.
Anti-aging biotech Unity adds $55M as it preps first human trial to flush senescent cells
Posted in Business on 21st Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
Unity Biotechnology is filling up its cash reserves with another venture round before it goes into its first anti-aging human studies.
Switching from unhealthy to healthier diet lowers depressive symptoms more than social support sessions
Posted in Medicine on 21st Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
Study suggests the right food may be powerful antidepressant.