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Month: May 2012
Stanford neuroscientist discusses the coming dementia epidemic
In this video, Stanford neuroscientist Frank Longo, MD, PhD, discusses the coming dementia epidemic and why there is reason to be optimistic. In his talk, …
Remote hospitals draw power from off-grid cell towers to maintain vaccine “cold chain”
As previously reported on Scope, unreliable power grids and a lack of refrigeration services in developing nations poses a significant challenge in distributing vaccines to …
Examining exercise and cancer survivorship
Past studies have shown that cancer patients who exercised during and after treatment were healthier and more likely to enjoy a longer life than if …
A call for safe sex awareness to combat HIV in China
So far, the spread of HIV in China has remained at levels less than one-fifth that of Europe and the United States, but now researchers …
Study finds yoga may help stroke patients regain balance and control
Midway through my first 200 hours of yoga teacher training, I can’t stop thinking or talking about the benefits of practice. Of particular interest to …
Scientists carve shapes from DNA canvases
An image from an article published today in Nature showcases seemingly simple designs meticulously carved from DNA canvasses. As described in accompanying Nature News piece, the …
Study suggests genetics may predict success of smoking cessation methods
Previous research analyzing the DNA marker profiles between smokers and non-smokers has shown that certain genetic variants are associated with the number of cigarettes smoked …
Can moderate behavior revisions add up to better health?
"Take it Easy," the Eagles once suggested in song. And those words easily could be used to describe new research from Northwestern University that found that a moderate approach to …
American Heart Association recommends oversight on genetic testing
A set of genetic-testing policy recommendations published today by the American Heart Association in the journal Circulation suggests the need for safeguards to protect patients from …
Drew Endy discusses developing rewritable digital data storage in DNA
As previously reported on Scope, Stanford researchers have developed a method for storing, erasing and coding digital data in the DNA of living cells. In …
New autism treatment shows promising results in pilot study
An antioxidant supplement has shown early promise as a potential autism therapy, according to a small pilot trial from a Stanford research team. The study …
VA program uses iPads to coordinate care among physicians, patients and caregivers
A new pilot project launched by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to test the benefits of using mobile technology to help physicians, patients …
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Happy Memorial Day
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Image of the Week: Anatomical typewriter assemblage
This gorgeously detailed human head and shoulders was created by Oakland-based artist Jeremy Mayer. He writes: I disassemble typewriters and then reassemble them into full-scale, …