Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Trump’s SCOTUS Pick Needs to Get Tech—These Cases Show Why

Trump’s SCOTUS Pick Needs to Get Tech—These Cases Show Why
"When it comes to technology in particular, traditional labels like liberal and conservative don't always apply." The post Trump's SCOTUS Pick Needs to Get Tech—These Cases Show Why appeared first on WIRED.

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Re-assessing 'at risk' cutoffs for birth weight

A recent research article contributes to the evidence base regarding the use of population charts for detection of fetal growth disorders and how best to determine risk of complications.

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Flu fighter: Breath monitor to detect flu

A new hand-held breath monitor can potentially detect the flu virus.

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Ben Affleck Isn’t Directing Batman, So Now It Might Get Made

Ben Affleck Isn’t Directing Batman, So Now It Might Get Made
Ben Affleck is no longer directing 'The Batman'—and that's probably for the best. The post Ben Affleck Isn't Directing Batman, So Now It Might Get Made appeared first on WIRED.

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Why only some people develop life-threatening dengue infections

After contracting dengue fever once, certain people who encounter the virus again develop much more severe infections. New research identifies an immunological signature that could help identify and better treat these patients.

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Females no longer neglected in obesity research

Scientists revise the typical use of male rats and point to sex-differences that can drastically change how we approach obesity and the related health problems in females.

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It’s Dystopian Sci-Fi Total War. Also, The Expanse Is Back

It’s Dystopian Sci-Fi Total War. Also, The Expanse Is Back
Sci-fi has a knack for addressing the present by imagining the future. 'The Expanse' nails that. The post It's Dystopian Sci-Fi Total War. Also, The Expanse Is Back appeared first on WIRED.

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Air pollution may lead to dementia in older women

Tiny air pollution particles -- the type that mainly comes from power plants and automobiles -- may greatly increase the chance of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Scientists and engineers found that older women who live in places with fine particulate matter exceeding the US Environmental Protection Agency's standard are 81 percent more at risk for global cognitive decline and 92 percent more likely to develop dementia, including Alzheimer's.

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For bonding and breastfeeding, newborns benefit from a cheek full of dextrose

Researchers are proving that a dose of dextrose gel administered into a baby's cheek along with regular feedings can raise hypoglycemic babies' blood sugar, allowing them to stay with their mothers, which promotes breastfeeding.

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Intimate partner violence among youth linked to suicide, weapons and drug use

Adolescents who are violent toward their romantic partners are also more likely to think about or attempt suicide, carry a weapon, threaten others with a weapon and use drugs or alcohol than peers in non-violent relationships, according to new research.

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E-tool provides wake-up call for parents of children with excess weight

An innovative e-tool is helping lift the blinders for parents of children with excess weight by offering much-needed and welcomed support.

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Existing reprocessing techniques prove insufficient for flexible endoscopes

Current techniques used to clean endoscopes for reuse are not consistently effective, according to a new study. The findings of this study support the need for careful visual inspection and cleaning verification tests to ensure that all endoscopes are free of damage and debris before they are high-level disinfected or sterilized and used on another patient.

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Researchers explore essential cell behavior with crystal sensor

A team of scientists has developed a new tool to monitor under a microscope how cells attach to an adjacent substrate. Studying adhesion events can help researchers understand how tissues grow, how diseases spread, and how stem cells differentiate into more specific cell types.

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People infected with HIV may be more susceptible to diabetes

People infected with HIV may be more susceptible to developing diabetes, suggests new research.

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Smoking gobbles up almost 6 percent of global health spend and nearly 2 percent of world's GDP

Smoking consumes almost 6 percent of the world's total spend on healthcare and nearly 2 percent of global GDP, reveals the first study of its kind.

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Experts urge use of evidence-based medicine to avoid overtreatment of type 2 diabetes

Research supports an evidence-based medicine (EBM) approach that embraces individualized care to prevent overtreatment, specifically for patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Astronauts' brains change shape during spaceflight

MRIs before and after space missions reveal that astronauts' brains compress and expand during spaceflight, according to a new study.

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Autism may begin early in brain development

An overload of neural connections typically observed in autistic brains begins early in mammalian development, when key neurons in the brain region known as the cerebral cortex begin to form their first circuits, new research shows. By pinpointing where and when autism-related neural defects first emerge in mice, the study results could lead to a stronger understanding of autism in humans -- including possible early intervention strategies.

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How a bacterial protein's structure aids biomedical studies

A light-sensing protein from a salt-loving, sulfur-forming microbe has proved key to developing methods essential to advanced drug discovery, understanding human vision and other biomedical applications. In a new review, researchers present a history of decades of research of this microbe and the many new technologies that have enabled these applications.

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Reversing the HIV epidemic: Europe needs to scale-up prevention, testing and treatment

Experts from across the European Union discuss how to reverse the HIV epidemic and how to prepare Europe to achieve the set target of ending AIDS by 2030.

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Engineers develop low-cost, flexible terahertz radiation source for fast, non-invasive screening

Scientists have successfully developed flexible, high performance and low-power driven terahertz (THz) emitters that could be mass-produced at low cost. This novel invention is a major technological breakthrough and addresses a critical challenge for industrial application of THz technology.

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Substance in crude oil harms fish hearts, could affect humans as well

Exposure to oil can cause severe cardiovascular effects in fish. Experiments provide direct evidence of how phenanthrene, an oil pollutant found in water, air and soil, causes irregular heartbeat and weaker contractions of heart cells.

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How stressful will a trip to Mars be on the human body?

Preliminary research results for the NASA Twins Study debuted at NASA's Human Research Program's annual Investigators' Workshop in Galveston, Texas the week of Jan. 23. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly returned home last March after nearly one year in space living on the International Space Station. His identical twin brother, Mark, remained on Earth.

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Spoofed Grindr Accounts Turned One Man’s Life into a ‘Living Hell’

Spoofed Grindr Accounts Turned One Man’s Life into a ‘Living Hell’
When someone started making fake Grindr profiles for Matthew Herrick, more than 700 men came to his home and work. The post Spoofed Grindr Accounts Turned One Man's Life into a 'Living Hell' appeared first on WIRED.

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Scientists Uncover Possible Therapeutic Targets for Rare Autism Spectrum Disorder

Researchers have uncovered 30 genes that could, one day, serve as therapeutic targets to reverse Rett syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that affects only girls and is a severe form of an autism spectrum disorder.

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Clue to how cancer cells spread

In a second human case, a research team has found that a melanoma cell and a white blood cell can fuse to form a hybrid with the ability to metastasize. The finding provides further insight into how melanoma and other cancers spread from solid tumors with implications for future treatment.

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Updated cystic fibrosis diagnosis guidelines can help in diagnosis, personalized treatment

An international research group of 32 experts from nine countries has updated the guidelines for diagnosing the genetic disease cystic fibrosis. The researchers expect that these guidelines will provide better direction for clinicians looking at patients with symptoms of the disease to make a correct diagnosis and recommend personalized treatment.

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Shift to tighter physician-hospital integration is more complex than expected

More physicians are contracting with hospitals through different types of agreements, but the shift to tighter physician-hospital integration is more complex than expected, according to new research.

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Yeast mutants unlock the secrets of aging

Researchers take a closer look into what delaying and accelerating yeast genes might mean for humans.

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Link between sleep, cognitive impairment in the elderly

Daytime sleepiness is very common in the elderly with prevalence rates of up to 50 percent. Caused by sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), a disruption of normal breathing during sleep, these cause recurrent awakenings and subsequent excessive daytime sleepiness. Now a researcher stresses that it is time for physicians to consider the association between these sleep conditions and cognitive impairment in the elderly.

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Children exposed to complications at birth at risk of autism, study finds

Children who were exposed to complications shortly before or during birth, including birth asphyxia and preeclampsia, were more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder, according to a study.

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Scientists show how cells communicate

Primary cilia are antenna-like structures that are present on the surface of most cells in the human body. The cilia are essential mediators of communication between the different cells in the body. If the cilia are defective, this communication is disrupted, and the cells are unable to appropriately regulate several important cellular processes, which ultimately can lead to severe diseases that may affect nearly every organ and tissue in the body, in the developing embryo as well as in the adult.

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Doctors and Patients Reel After Trump’s Immigration Ban

Doctors and Patients Reel After Trump’s Immigration Ban
The healthcare industry reels from the effects of President Trump's executive order on immigration. The post Doctors and Patients Reel After Trump’s Immigration Ban appeared first on WIRED.

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Follow All of These Earth Scientists on Twitter Right Now

Follow All of These Earth Scientists on Twitter Right Now
If you care about earth science, you should follow these people and organizations on Twitter to get all the best science information and news. The post Follow All of These Earth Scientists on Twitter Right Now appeared first on WIRED.

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The Robots Are Coming for Your Heart

The Robots Are Coming for Your Heart
Medical advances are forcing humanity to reconsider what a robot even is in the first place—because more and more, the robots will become a part of us. The post The Robots Are Coming for Your Heart appeared first on WIRED.

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Gun Research Will Get Even More Difficult Under NRA-Friendly Trump

Gun Research Will Get Even More Difficult Under NRA-Friendly Trump
New research shows drinking and gun possession don't mix. But further gun science could be in trouble under President Trump. The post Gun Research Will Get Even More Difficult Under NRA-Friendly Trump appeared first on WIRED.

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New study connects running motion to ground force, provides patterns for any runner

Researchers have developed a concise approach to understanding the mechanics of human running. The research has immediate application for running performance, injury prevention, rehab and the individualized design of running shoes, orthotics and prostheses. The work integrates classic physics and human anatomy to link the motion of individual runners to their patterns of force application on the ground -- during jogging, sprinting and at all speeds in between.

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Spider silk demonstrates Spider man-like abilities

Spider silk offers new inspiration for developments in artificial muscle technology. The silk of the Ornithoctonus Huwena spider demonstrates impressive weight-lifting abilities with efficient, water-driven actuation.

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Drug candidate stabilizes essential transport mechanism in nerve cells

New research has discovered how a drug candidate works to possibly alleviate Alzheimer's disease and autism spectrum disorders.

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Scientists step closer to developing new drug in fight against antimicrobial resistance

Scientists have for the first time determined the molecular structure of a new antibiotic which could hold the key to tackling drug resistant bacteria.

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Paracetamol study could open door for way to treat liver damage

Scientists have shed light on how paracetamol can damage the liver, by harming vital structural connections between adjacent cells in the organ.

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Origami of the cell

A cell biologist shows that blocking a critical enzyme helps to mitigate diseases associated with protein folding and lipid stress.

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Viral protein transforms as it measures out DNA

Researchers have pieced together the three-dimensional atomic structure of a doughnut-shaped protein that acts like a door or 'portal' for the DNA to get in and out of the capsid, and have now discovered that this protein begins to transform its structure when it comes into contact with DNA.

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How To Look At A Total Coverage Foundation

By Larry Harris


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Allow The Divorce Lawyer To Defend Your Complaints Amidst Trials

By Timothy Fisher


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Specifications In Finding The Best Child Support Lawyer In Town

By Rebecca Cole


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Brain potassium channels may unlock future precision medicine approaches for alcoholism

Researchers have identified novel potassium (K+) channel genes within addiction brain circuitry that are altered by alcohol dependence and correlate with drinking levels in a mouse model of alcohol drinking.

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Recent upsurge of A(H7N9) flu cases in China

At present, the most immediate threat to EU citizens is to those living or visiting influenza A(H7N9)-affected areas in China concludes the updated rapid risk assessment. Caution should be taken by people traveling to China to avoid direct exposure to poultry, live poultry markets or backyard farms.

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Low back pain in school-aged children a common occurrence

Low back pain in school-aged children is a common occurrence, and the prevalence of low back pain increases once children reach school age according to a recent review.

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Ways To Sell Good Quality Faux Fur Nursery Rugs

By Brian Perry


False fur is a distinguished material which looks like genuine fur but is produced using manufactured strands. Many are presently obtaining fake animal coat since it is an extraordinary claim of being animal inviting. When you wish to offer nursery carpets which are produced using this fur then you will be clearly helped with this page.

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Misdiagnosed foot, ankle injuries may result in arthritis, chronic pain and disability

Front-line physicians are advised to err on the side of caution and opt for additional imaging and second opinions when diagnosing six common foot and ankle injuries. A new study by orthopedic surgeons finds misdiagnosis often results in poor long-term patient outcomes, including arthritis and disability.

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The Copyright Barons Are Coming. Now’s the Time to Stop Them

The Copyright Barons Are Coming. Now’s the Time to Stop Them
Opinion: An powerful industry group is trying to convince the new president to strengthen copyright restrictions, to the detriment of everyday people. The post The Copyright Barons Are Coming. Now’s the Time to Stop Them appeared first on WIRED.

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Physically active children are less depressed

Being active, getting sweaty and roughhousing offer more than just physical health benefits for young children. A new study shows this kind of physical activity also protects against depression.

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13 Awesome Shows and Movies Coming to Netflix in February

13 Awesome Shows and Movies Coming to Netflix in February
Get ready for a short month with some long nights in front of the TV. The post 13 Awesome Shows and Movies Coming to Netflix in February appeared first on WIRED.

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Meet the Students Racing to Make Elon Musk’s Hyperloop a Reality

Meet the Students Racing to Make Elon Musk’s Hyperloop a Reality
Hanging out with the young minds building the transportation of the future. The post Meet the Students Racing to Make Elon Musk's Hyperloop a Reality appeared first on WIRED.

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Frog Fractions 2 Shouldn’t Exist, But I’m Sure Glad It Does

Frog Fractions 2 Shouldn’t Exist, But I’m Sure Glad It Does
The secretive Kickstarter game is finally available-if you know where to look. The post Frog Fractions 2 Shouldn’t Exist, But I'm Sure Glad It Does appeared first on WIRED.

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The Joy of Spying on Snap-Happy Tourists With Open Webcams

The Joy of Spying on Snap-Happy Tourists With Open Webcams
Everyone's a photographer now. And Kurt Caviezel takes pictures of them in the act. The post The Joy of Spying on Snap-Happy Tourists With Open Webcams appeared first on WIRED.

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A Mystery AI Just Crushed the Best Human Players at Poker

A Mystery AI Just Crushed the Best Human Players at Poker
Another game just fell to the machines. The post A Mystery AI Just Crushed the Best Human Players at Poker appeared first on WIRED.

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A Clue to the Mystery of Colombia’s Missing Zika Cases

A Clue to the Mystery of Colombia’s Missing Zika Cases
New evidence shows Zika causes brain malformations in babies with normal-sized heads, changing the way doctors diagnose and monitor the disease. The post A Clue to the Mystery of Colombia's Missing Zika Cases appeared first on WIRED.

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Monday, January 30, 2017

How Lego Built a Social Network for Kids That’s Not Creepy

How Lego Built a Social Network for Kids That’s Not Creepy
Lego Life wants to be the internet's first troll-free zone. The post How Lego Built a Social Network for Kids That's Not Creepy appeared first on WIRED.

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Smoke-free policy cuts nicotine detected in Philadelphia public housing in half

The largest public housing authority to implement comprehensive smoke-free policies, the Philadelphia Housing Authority, is seeing significant positive results related to secondhand smoke exposures.

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Cell-tracking agents get a boost

An improved compound of bismuth and carbon nanotubes could enhance the ability to track stem cells as they move through the body and target diseases.

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Preventing blood clots with a new metric for heart function

Scientists have discovered a new method for predicting those most at risk for thrombus, or blood clots, in the heart. The critical factor, they found, is the degree to which the mitral jet penetrates into the left ventricle of the heart.

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Mental activities may protect against mild cognitive impairment

Researchers have found that engaging in mentally stimulating activities, even late in life, may protect against new-onset mild cognitive impairment, which is the intermediate stage between normal cognitive aging and dementia. The study found that cognitively normal people 70 or older who engaged in computer use, craft activities, social activities and playing games had a decreased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment.

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What primary care providers should know about diabetic neuropathy

Endocrinologists and neurologists from both sides of the Atlantic and teamed up with the American Diabetes Association to craft a new position statement on the prevention, treatment and management of diabetic neuropathy.

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High-altitude living decreases the risk of heart disease

This new research is the first to to link living at high altitudes and the risk to initially healthy people developing all the criteria that make up the metabolic syndrome, a combination of high blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels, as well as excess body fat around the waist, that contributes to serious health problems.

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Epigenetic diversity in childhood cancer

Tumors of the elderly carry many DNA mutations that can influence disease course. In contrast, much fewer genetic variants exist in childhood cancers, leaving their clinical diversity unexplained. This conundrum has now been addressed for Ewing sarcoma: researchers observed unexpected variety in the epigenome of these tumors.

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Boosting the solar protection factor with rationally designed, nature-inspired sunscreens

The ideal sunscreen should block UVB and UVA radiation while being safe and stable. Scientists have introduced a new family of UVA and UVB filters based on natural sunscreen substances found in algae and cyanobacteria. They are highly stable and enhance the effectivity of commercial sunscreens.

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Wearable, low-cost sensor to measure skin hydration

Researchers have developed a wearable, wireless sensor that can monitor a person's skin hydration to detect dehydration before it poses a health problem. The device is lightweight, flexible and stretchable and has already been incorporated into prototype devices that can be worn on the wrist or as a chest patch.

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A glitch in 'gatekeeper cells' slowly suffocates the brain

Abnormality with special cells that wrap around blood vessels in the brain leads to neuron deterioration, possibly affecting the development of Alzheimer's disease, a study reveals. 'Gatekeeper cells' called pericytes surround blood vessels. They contract and dilate to control blood flow to active parts of the brain. Pericyte degeneration may be ground zero for neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, ALS and possibly others, researchers said.

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Antibiotics can boost bacterial reproduction

The growth of bacteria can be stimulated by antibiotics, scientists have discovered.

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Unraveling the mystery of why cancer cells survive and thrive

Cancer cells hijack a mechanism that enables stem cells and germ cells to continue dividing, by reactivating telomerase. A research team reports on the discovery that TERT promoter methylation is the key to cancer cells' success in maintaining telomeres and surviving.

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Protein in womb plays lifelong role in bone health, study of mice shows

Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, is a genetic disorder that causes bones to break easily. Severe cases of the disease can result in hundreds of fractures during a person's lifetime or even death. Researchers have shown that limiting a specific maternal protein in pregnant mice with osteogenesis imperfecta resulted in offspring with stronger, denser bones. The finding might one day provide a new therapeutic approach to treating brittle bone disease.

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Researchers identify drug that alleviates opioid withdrawal

Opioid use and abuse is a significant social, health and economic issue. Researchers have discovered that an existing anti-gout medication is effective in reducing the severity of withdrawal symptoms in opioid-dependent rodents. For their study, the researchers looked specifically at two common opioid drugs: morphine and fentanyl.

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Engineers create artificial skin that 'feels' temperature changes

A new artificial skin made from pectin is capable of sensing temperature changes using a mechanism similar to the way pit vipers sense prey.

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Half the Web Is Now Encrypted. That Makes Everyone Safer

Half the Web Is Now Encrypted. That Makes Everyone Safer
Computer security news is usually pretty dismal. But today the web got safer in a very important way. The post Half the Web Is Now Encrypted. That Makes Everyone Safer appeared first on WIRED.

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Tech Had to Lash Out Against Trump’s Ban. It’s Personal

Tech Had to Lash Out Against Trump’s Ban. It’s Personal
Among industries, tech spoke out more loudly than all the rest this weekend. That's because Trump's ban went to the heart of how their businesses work. The post Tech Had to Lash Out Against Trump's Ban. It's Personal appeared first on WIRED.

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The Machinery Is in Place to Make Trump Protests Permanent

The Machinery Is in Place to Make Trump Protests Permanent
Thanks to social media, pop-up protests could become as much a fixture of the new administration as President Trump's tweets. The post The Machinery Is in Place to Make Trump Protests Permanent appeared first on WIRED.

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Inside the ‘Tunnel’ Elon Musk Is Already Digging Under Los Angeles

Inside the ‘Tunnel’ Elon Musk Is Already Digging Under Los Angeles
"We have no idea what we're doing," Musk says. "I want to be clear about that." The post Inside the 'Tunnel' Elon Musk Is Already Digging Under Los Angeles appeared first on WIRED.

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Why You Many Need A Depression Therapist New York NY

By Brian Russell


Depression has become one of the most common disorders in the world. Everyone becomes depressed from time to time, but this can be easy to manage. However, one needs to be aware of more serious signs and symptoms when it becomes severe and it more difficult to manage. A depression therapist New York NY can help a person like this.

There are times when people will simply be suffering from the blues. It can be that you are simply in a bad mood. You may have had an argument with your spouse or your child. However, you will recover from this the following the day. However, sometimes this can drag on, and this is when you have to take action. It is necessary to do so in the early stages.

If one does not deal with these symptoms, the depression will become worse and take over their entire lives. A lot of people turn to alcohol and drugs. This can help numb the pain. It can help them manage their lives. However, this leads to further complications because the person will now have an addiction that they have to deal with. When they don't have a support structure, it is difficult to deal with.

One needs some form of support, such as a therapist who will understand what they are going through. It can make all of the difference when you find someone like this who is compassionate and caring, and who understands your challenges. They are able to listen what you are going through. At the same time, it is important that they challenge you from time to time.

A good therapist in New York NY will challenge you to open up and talk about what may be bothering you. This may be leading to the depression. They may also help in a more practical way. It can involve working out a routine where you will wake up and get into an exercise program and avoid alcohol. By eating healthy and including certain things into the day, you will start to improve.

There are many reasons why a person will suffer from depression. It can be something minor which is easier to work with, such as stress or anxiety. However, it can be the result of other disorders as well. Some people will have a lot of repressed memories that they need to talk about. They need to get this off their chest and by doing so, they will be able to cope with the depression.

Often, one will benefit from various other methods of counseling which can be helpful. Some patients will be encouraged by talking to others in a group. Group therapy will help clients to connect with one another. They will build valuable relationships which can lead to informal support. They will start to share their problems with one another and lean in this way.

Some people prefer to work in groups. Other people like to work one on one because they feel more secure in this type of an environment. Often, people like this are very negative in their thought patterns, and they will benefit from cognitive behavior therapy.




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What You Need To Know About USA Alex Velvet

By Richard Ross


Generally, business that handle ornaments have to parade their jewelry. This is for the reason that individuals opt to purchasing or not to purchase dependent on what they see. For example, when one sell diamonds or rubies, displaying them to likely buyers in your own way may not yield much results. Nevertheless, reliant on usa alex velvet, one can have their chances of making more sales increased.

Normally, how you present your items is very important when dealing with luxury watches and jewelry as many peoples look for what is attractive to their eyes. Nevertheless, Alex velvet create great designs and make display stands that ensure any necklace or bracelet stands out. Again, they are well-known for creating attractive jewelry boxes to put the jewelry.

Consequently, people will irrespective of their gender enjoy the pretty presentation. For example, when an individual purchases a watch for himself or for a friend, they will seek for the best dependent on their tastes and preferences. Even though people utilize a number of principles to establish the value of each item, they may mostly be taken away by the appearance and the positioning of the item.

Ideally, when watches and necklaces are positioned in some appealing displays, shoppers first see them and will most likely seek to purchase them. On the other hand, such an individual may pass boxes having such valuable watches. This is because the person may not see them since they are not positioned attractively. Nevertheless, one can attract and gain the interest of every shopper via skillful lighting that makes the glasses attractive.

On the other hand, lighting is usually important for presentations. When well placed, lights allow the viewer to see clearly and easily the best features of jewelry. For instance, when the lights fall on precious stones correctly such as a diamond, it sparkles. Similarly, if the jewelry is not displayed using the appropriate lighting, shoppers might as well not appreciate the feature of the item.

For a jewelry to be considered as attractive, several factors come into play. The color is actually one of those factors. Some shades, however, have been proved to be attractive in the eyes than others. Also, people are not easily pulled by the faded hues but bright colors significantly pull people. Because of this, many displays contain a red color. Such shades inspire people and then push them to purchase the item.

For shops who need personalized boxes or stands, the company as well offers such. Some shoppers will be attracted to display sets or boxes exclusively bearing their designs. In such instances, the shops relay the client specifications back to the companies in order to finally deliver on the specified product.

In order to get the right tool for your products to look great, you need to get the supplies from a specialist. As a result, you get strategies to increase visitors to your shop to peruse what you have. Through small changes, therefore, you convert your potential buyers into real customers.




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Learn More About Hearing Aids MN

By Jeffrey Allen


A hearing aid is a device that is worn either in or behind the ears. These electronic device amplifies sounds so as to ease communication for an individual who cannot hear well. This facilitates their participation in daily chores and interactions. This therefore means that by use of hearing aids MN, individuals may hear in either quiet or noisy environs.

The devices are also useful when listening and in speech comprehension for those who have lost the ability to hear. Normally, this inability to hear could be due to damaged sensory cells of the inner ear which are called the hair cells. This damage to your sensory cells may arise because of a disease, aging or an injury. The device magnifies the sound vibration which enters the ear.

Depending on the extent of the damage on the hair cells, the magnification of the device tends to be more in order to make adjustments. The few hair cells left unscathed detect the bigger vibrations converting them into neural signals that get transmitted to the brain. Nevertheless, the magnification comes with a limit, for instance, if the inner ear is too damaged and may not survive even higher vibrations into signals. In such cases, the device loses its effectiveness.

Most hearing aids tend to have similar components electronically. For example, they have a microphone, loudspeaker, batteries and an amplifier. However, they may be different in regards to design, technology and special features. The microphone helps pick up the sound, the amplifier magnifies the sound and then the loudspeaker transmits the amplified sound to your ear canal. Finally, the batteries are the source of power for the electronic parts. This different parts are what make the hearing aid serve the purpose and becoming effective.

Some devices, however, have earpieces which directs the sound into your ear thereby improving sound quality. The choice of the device is also based on severity of the loss, listening needs, as well as your lifestyle.

No matter the device selected, there are several benefits that come with wearing these devices. The wearer gets improved communication that comes with reduced listening effort. On the other hand, your remain connected to the important people in your life when the ability to hear remain at its best.

The devices also alienates cognitive reduction. Certain studies show the loss of the ability to hear may lead to dementia and reduced cognition. Nevertheless, this results may be present mostly in people who do not put on these devices. This is because they hell enhance their hearing ability and a reduced cognitive ability upon the use of these devices.

These devices also promote directional perception. If your one ear is functioning well, it may be difficult knowing where a sound is coming from. The devices correct the problem as they balance the frequency in the ears. They also act as safety accessory, since a person can locate where an object is coming from such as vehicle during an accident, a collision or a mishap.




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Advantages Of Knee Scooter Rentals

By Ryan Bell


Granting occupation in return for payment is very common. If you are the landlord, then you will receive rent from your tenants. Many people gain a huge steady income from knee scooter rentals. This is why some people buy homes so that they can rent them. However, there are many tasks, and the competition is stiff. For you not face many challenges getting occupants and running the business, follow the following maintenance tips for homes for renting.

Just like any other business, when your home stays vacant for a long time, you will lose a lot. It is good to advertise your home because some people are not aware that it exist. Others need to know about payments.

Check out the rules and regulations that govern renting in your city. Make sure that you have the necessary documents before you start renting. Do not go against the rules. Some cities give the maximum number of renters that can stay together. Make sure that you pay taxes in time. Otherwise, you will be fined.

Ensure that your renters are comfortable. Research about the rentals in your locality. Use your findings to know what you should improve. You tenants should not feel any difference staying at your home. In fact, you should provide a unique service that will make them love your place.

Good communication skills. Find the best way to pass information to your occupants. Ask them to give their comments and complain. Listen to them and treat them well. Tenants who disturb others need to be warned. If they persist, the landlord can bring the tenancy to an end.

Some repairs can be very costly. It is advisable that the landlord and the tenants come to an agreement of who is liable in case of damages. This will save you a lot of time. When a damage has occurred, it should be rectified immediately.

If you do not have caretakers or workers, you can make the tenants share the duties. Meet them and plan well. This is to avoid misunderstanding between you and them. Provide the necessary tools for doing the duties. Some of the duties include, removing snow from the yard, switching on and off security lights, among others. Avoid giving your tenants heavy tasks; it will make them uncomfortable and eventually, they will leave.

Competition from other home providers. When the competition is high, you should strive to offer the best services. Find something that is rare, to offer to your clients. This can be challenging. You should keep improving your services. Otherwise, your tenants will leave for greener pastures. Landlords who find solutions to challenges discussed above enjoy their work. Managing a home becomes easy, and renters enjoy their stay.




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Guidelines For Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery In Software

By Brenda Foster


In any kind of business, there always would be instances that you find yourself unable to decide on other factors to get through it all somehow in staying healthy in most times. Considering how other factors may lead you to comprehending everything right, you should really get to know further how other options are supposed to give you some alternative to keeping a stress free health to nourish in most times.

In the heart of Houston, TX, many options can be found to attend and be in service regarding to your current concerns. For such selection and tracking of reliable laparoscopic gallbladder surgery Houston office in that area, lead the community to such best option as what pointers are specified through the lines included in this article to pave your way smoothly.

Being determined enough to endure whatever there is to achieve is something to always consider. A person with passion and is certainly will driven to take on the chances has a better opportunity to get everything in proper means. Determination will definitely help you on reaching whatever you have contemplated in your mind anytime soon.

To determine what factors there is to compare from each of individual lining up to become part of your team, it looks best enough as you start figuring out how group sorting is supposed to be implemented. Never jump into random conclusion without even figuring out what qualification there is to check among interested person getting into your team.

Make your best shot identifying some offices which offers classes or somehow such short term practice measures to make those individuals around you to keep tracking down and learning what skills could still be used as a basis on your entire setup. Their skills may be out dated at some point so try checking out other measures to lessen such difficulty.

As you start figuring out what particular arrangement must be settled to complete the financial backing up of your project, try not missing a single point where coordination is done properly and for you to identify how those medical professionals ND some of clinics could benefit in return as they invest their trust and money to support your entire group in this matter.

Have your team understand the role of proper licensing to keep your facts and connections in good shape. To protect the files and even some of database where the personal list of those clients are stated, you could acquire some rights which can only be accessible by your team alone to establish such impressive reputation among everyone else.

Do your best identifying how specifications and other features must be implemented. Sometimes, we get confused for what those technical features can do to boosting your profit but with combined point of views, most things would soon be in its finest form especially you have distinguished which among the team mates you have is more capable of dealing with those things right.

Sometimes, we get blinded with the efforts exerted as well on how smooth the deliverance of distinct parts are also seen. Just in case you have been wondering how those factors could affect the entirety of your journey, it is always recommended and advisable that you begin on sorting what solutions would fit in each technical error found.




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10 Awesome Indie Movies Coming Your Way This Year

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What You Gain By Hiring Sports Injury Chiropractor In Marina Del Rey

By Roy Thomas


Those who are involved in various sports, they know how demanding the sport can be and how they need to keep their bodies in good shape if they are to do well in their sports. Some of the sports end up straining the body muscles and sometimes the spine, and if no measures are taken, they can deprive you of the game that you treasure so much. The best way of dealing with these injuries is by hiring a Spinal Rehab in Marina del Rey as your remedy for the wounds.

The activities will leave your neck, back, shoulders, and knee with some serious injuries. The work of the expert here is to ensure these problems are prevented early enough. He or she will also put more effort in providing the spine and bones are in the right condition. This expert will ensure there is not tension or pain in the spine or the bones.

Several factors may lead to serious problems in the body. For example, when one train too much, take repetitive motions or relax too much, it might result in severe pain or injuries. It is here that the experts will advise you on how to minimize these factors to get your body in the right manner. It also his or her work is to ensure you leave a pain free lifestyle throughout your athletic days.

When you go for treatment or advice from the professional, the first step will be able to interview you so that they can have the history of your health. After that, the real process f examination takes place to determine the level of your body balance. The information shared with the expert is critical in determining the best treatment applicable for the patient.

Many times the doctor will ask to carry out spinal manipulation on their patients. The process involves taking the patient through various sitting positions so that the joints are relieved of tension. By dong these body muscles are relaxed, and the bones begin to function properly. During the sessions, it is possible to hear some cracking sounds from the joints, which are a way of releasing the gas trapped on the bones leaving them to function properly.

The other procedure is called spinal mobilization. This is where stretches and equipment are used. The work of the equipment is to ensure your joints are free from any tension. It is good to try different methods to see what will work best for you. However, you should avoid hiring any doctor without knowing if they will add any meaning to your body.

There are times the professionals can use modern methods like the use of heat or electricity in the treatment of the spine. All that you need to do is to let the doctor know what you are experiencing so that they can know the best way to deal with your case.

Before you engage in any sport, remember to hire the best experts from excellent chiropractors. Ensure the expert is trained and qualified with relevant certificates. The right person will offer you much help when it comes to muscle, spine and joints problems.




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