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Schizophrenia as whole-body disorder – the 100-year-old idea only now being proven

Posted in Medicine on 2nd Oct, 2019
by Alex Muller

For some time, scientists have observed strong associations between schizophrenia and poor physical health.

Blood test reveals more than 20 types of cancer

Posted in Medicine on 1st Oct, 2019
by Alex Muller

A new type of blood test that can detect more than 20 types of cancer, and even trace them back to their source.

Gel-free Noninvasive Brain Computer Interfaces Is More Convenient for Your Hair

Posted in Hardware on 25th Sep, 2019
by Alex Muller

Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) enable direct and near-instant communication between the brain and electronic devices.

The First Evidence That Drugs Could Turn Back the Clock on Our Biological Age

Posted in Medicine on 17th Sep, 2019
by Alex Muller

While not a massive change, the results caught the team off guard. “I’d expected to see slowing down of the clock, but not a reversal,” said Horvath. “That felt kind of futuristic.”

Microbiome found to influence gut serotonin production and blood sugar levels

Posted in Medicine on 17th Sep, 2019
by Alex Muller

“We found that the microbiome worsens our metabolism by signaling to cells in the gut that produce serotonin,”