Brain-like chip outstrips normal computers
22 November 2012 by Michael Marshall Magazine issue 2892. COMPUTER chips that mimic the human brain are outstripping conventional chips in crucial ways. They could also revolutionise our understanding of…
Selenium may slow march of AIDS
2008 study posted for filing Contact: Amitabh Avasthi axa47@psu.edu 814-865-9481 Penn State Increasing the production of naturally occurring proteins that contain selenium in human blood cells slows down multiplication of…
Did the gene for ADHD help our nomadic ancestors?
Re-Post 2008 Contact: Ben Campbell campbelb@uwm.edu 414-229-6250 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee An ADHD-associated version of the human gene DRD4 is linked to better health among nomadic tribesmen, but may…
Study finds bacteria may reduce risk for kidney stones: 70 percent reduction in the risk of recurrent kidney stones
Contact: Gina Digravio gina.digravio@bmc.org 617-638-8491 Boston University Boston, MA—Researchers from Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Center have found that the bacteria Oxalobacter formigenes (O. formigenes), a naturally occurring bacterium that has…
Researchers identify phthalates in numeruous medicines and supplements
(Boston) –Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center (SEC), in collaboration with Harvard School of Public Health, have found numerous prescription and over-the-counter drugs and supplements use certain chemicals called…
PCE in drinking water linked to an increased risk of mental illness
PCE in drinking water linked to an increased risk of mental illness The solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) widely used in industry and to dry clean clothes is a neurotoxin known to…
Eating eggs when pregnant affects breast cancer in offspring – Choline
Public release date: 1-Dec-2008 A stunning discovery based on epigenetics (the inheritance of propensities acquired in the womb) reveals that consuming choline—a nutrient found in eggs and other foods—during pregnancy…
Study examines use of opioids – over 10 million Americans are taking opioids ( 2008 )
Public release date: 27-Aug-2008 Boston, MA—Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center have found that in a given week, over 10 million Americans are taking opioids, and more…
Did the gene for ADHD help our nomadic ancestors?
Public release date: 17-Jun-2008 An ADHD-associated version of the human gene DRD4 is linked to better health among nomadic tribesmen, but may cause malnourishment in their settled cousins, according…
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