Tests of the experimental Ebola vaccine VSV-ZEBOV in over 7500 participants in Guinea suggest that the vaccine provides high protection against the disease as early as ten days after vaccination, in adults who have potentially been exposed to the virus…
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Getting to the bottom of aging
The question of why we age is one of the most fascinating questions for humankind, but nothing close to a satisfactory answer has been found to date. Scientists have now taken one step closer to providing an answer. They have conducted a study in which…
Читать далее...Brain-controlled prosthesis nearly as good as one-finger typing
Brain-controlled prostheses sample a few hundred neurons to estimate motor commands that involve millions of neurons. Sampling errors can reduce the precision and speed of thought-controlled keypads. A new technique can analyze this sample and make doz…
Читать далее...Discovery about brain protein causes rethink on development of Alzheimer’s disease
A protein involved in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease also has properties that could be helpful for human health, a research study has found. The discovery helps researchers better understand the complicated brain chemistry behind the developmen…
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A transparent electrode with high electrical conductivity has been developed for solar cells and other optoelectronic components — that uses minimal amounts of material. It consists of a random network of silver nanowires that is coated with aluminium…
Читать далее...Parents inclined to misjudge child happiness based on personal feelings
Parents’ estimations of their children’s happiness differ significantly from the child’s own assessment of their feelings, according to a new study. Research showed parents of 10 and 11-year-olds consistently overestimated their child’s happiness, whil…
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