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Distinct neurological syndromes can be the result of variations in gene ATAD3A
Science Daily - 22 Oct 2016 22:19
A team of scientists has discovered that rare neurological syndromes for which there was no cause can be the result of variations in the gene ATAD3A. The study sheds light on the causes of these diseases and opens the po...
New strategy to prevent Alzheimer's disease
Science Daily - 22 Oct 2016 22:19
Taking a pill that prevents the accumulation of toxic molecules in the brain might someday help prevent or delay Alzheimer's disease, according to scientists.
This Week's Awesome Stories From Around the Web (Through October 22nd)
Singularity Hub - 22 Oct 2016 15:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Conscious Exotica Murray Shanahan | Aeon "In what follows I attempt to...[describe] the structure of the space of possible minds, in two dimensions: the capacity for consciousness and the human-l...
Fake IDs are a red flag for problem behaviors
Science Daily - 22 Oct 2016 03:43
Have you heard of the CNN effect? There is also a "fake ID effect:" This is when a fake piece of identification facilitates later harms. Researchers already know that underage college students who obtain and use false id...
Introducing the New Singularity University
Singularity Hub - 22 Oct 2016 01:11
To reflect everything we have become since our founding in 2008, and more importantly, to showcase and accelerate our bold vision for our future, Singularity University has undergone an extensive company-wide rebrand. We...
Teslas Are Teaching Each Other How to Drive Better Than You
Singularity Hub - 22 Oct 2016 00:30
Your Tesla can drive itself. Not just on the highway, not under strict guidance, but everywhere. Or at least, it will have all the necessary gadgets to do so soon. We are excited to announce that, as of today, all Tesla ...