Medical News
Brain-Eating Amoeba Detected In Two Water Systems In Louisiana
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2017 04:48
Two water systems in Louisiana tested positive for the presence of the brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri. Authorities remind the pubic that the tap water is safe for drinking, but must be prevented from entering the...
Gene Editing-Technique Can Help Identify CRISPR Mistakes
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2017 15:07
CRISPR is a significant gene editing tool that allows for the editing or manipulation of the genetic code, but it still has its flaws. CHAMP is the new development that can help CRISPR to be more accurate.
'Brain training' app found to improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment
EurekAlert! - 2 Jul 2017 06:00
(University of Cambridge) A 'brain training' game developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could help improve the memory of patients in the very earliest stages of dementia, suggests a study published toda...
Two knees or not two knees: The curious case of the ostrich's double kneecap
EurekAlert! - 2 Jul 2017 06:00
(Society for Experimental Biology) Ostriches are the only animals in the world to have a double-kneecap, but its purpose remains an evolutionary mystery. Ph.D. student, Ms. Sophie Regnault, from the Royal Veterinary Coll...