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Dual clinical trials suggest vasopressin hormone therapy can treat autism

Posted in Medicine on 3rd May, 2019
by Alex Muller

Both blocking and boosting vasopressin does seems to confer social improvements in some autistic subjects

New form of dementia discovered, redefining mainstream Alzheimer’s science

Posted in Medicine, Science on 2nd May, 2019
by Alex Muller

This "excellent" study will cause many scientists to reevaluate the results from past failed clinical trials.

Breakthroughs in Neuromorphic Computing Could Speed Computers and AI By Ten Times

Posted in Software on 2nd May, 2019
by Alex Muller

With the dramatic expansion of machine learning algorithms in recent years, applications are now demanding larger amounts of data storage and power to complete these difficult tasks.

Common blood pressure medication may be repurposed to treat dementia and Parkinson’s

Posted in Medicine on 30th Apr, 2019
by Alex Muller

The drug was effective in inducing autophagy and in enhancing the clearance of toxic proteins across all animal models.

Existing drug that offers dormancy over death may be better for combatting cancer

Posted in Medicine on 29th Apr, 2019
by Alex Muller

"It's designed for people with chronic disease so that they can take it for a long time. So, we think fostamatinib is a perfect candidate for this kind of years-long 'lock-'n'-block' type of approach."