Articles by Dianne Depra
NASA Astronaut Talks Alien Life In Space: No Alien Life Discovered But Exoplanet Proxima B May Hold Clues
If anyone’s going to be talking about life in space, it has got to be an astronaut. And according to one of NASA’s own, there is life all over the universe.
Real-Life ‘Fault In Our Stars’: Couple With Cystic Fibrosis Fighting Odds To Be Together
Let a real-life 'Fault in Our Stars' couple show you how loving is done. They may be sick but the couple, who have cystic fibrosis, are fighting with all they’ve got to stay together.
Possible Drug Target Discovered For Improving Social Interaction In People With Autism
People on the spectrum appear aloof and distant because they have trouble establishing and maintaining relationships. All that could change, however, as researchers identify a drug target that treatment can focus on to improve social interaction in individuals with ASD.
MIT, Georgia Tech Researchers Use Terahertz Imaging To Read Books Without Opening Them
Researchers from MIT and Georgia Tech have teamed up to create a terahertz imaging system. With the technology, it’s going to be possible to read a book without opening it.
California Medical Board Accuses ‘Alternate Vaccine Schedule’ Doctor Of Gross Negligence
The California Medical Board is accusing Dr. Robert Sears of gross negligence. According to the complaint, the ‘alternative vaccine schedule’ doctor put a patient in danger after deviating from standard practice.
Watch: Bacteria Evolves To Develop Antibiotic Resistance
Bacteria evolve, mutating to overcome challenges in their environment. For the first time, a large-scale look at how the process goes is provided by researchers, showing how antibiotic resistance develops.
New Electrical Stimulation Therapy Shows Promise Improving Hand Function In Stroke Patients
Stroke survivors typically experience weakness in one hand. Now, researchers are saying that a new electrical stimulation therapy can improve hand function for survivors at a rate better than what current stimulation techniques have to offer.
Non-Steroidal Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease Treatment Also Effective Against Eye Inflammation
Corticosteroids have been the usual treatment of choice for eye inflammations. Now, researchers have found that non-steroidal medication adalimumab could also do the trick in treating uveitis.
Cord-Blood Transplant Shows Potential As Leukemia Treatment
Researchers present cord-blood transplants as more than just a last resort for leukemia patients. According to them, the procedure can hold its own against matched bone marrow or stem cell transplants, especially in the case of minimal residual disease.
Zika Virus May Be Spread From Infected Eyes, Suggests Study
Zika is spreading fast and researchers are scrambling to learn more about it. According to a new study, however, the virus can find its way to the eyes, making the windows to the soul a possible infection source.
Extraordinary Compounds May Be Hiding In Uranus, Neptune
Uranus and Neptune may be hiding some extraordinary compounds within them. According to researchers, certain compounds only manifest under high-pressure conditions, which is typical for the interiors of the planets.
Nobel Prize Judges Dismissed Following Macchiarini Medical Scandal
Paolo Macchiarini marred the name of the Karolinska Institute when he was thrust into controversy. In the wake of those events, Nobel Prize judges are being dismissed for their role in the scandal.
Research Concludes Heredity A Major Factor In Alcohol Dependence, Binge-Eating In Adults With ADHD
Alcohol dependence and binge-eating typically arise in adults with ADHD. According to research from the Linköping University, these disorders are influenced by hereditary factors where ADHD is present.
Autism Severity Linked To Ultrasound Exposure During First Trimester
It’s not uncommon for pregnant women to get ultrasounds during the course of their pregnancy to see how their baby is doing. However, researchers are saying that ultrasounds may be doing more harm than good.
Infants Predisposed To Asthma May Find Protection From Respiratory Symptoms In Breastfeeding
Infants are fragile, susceptible to various conditions because of their delicate state. Those predisposed to asthma, however, may find protection from respiratory systems if they are breastfed.
Smoking Reduces Calorie Intake? Small Study Says Yes
Can one bad thing lead to something good? Researchers have finally uncovered how smoking affects weight loss exactly, saying cigarettes have a hand in reducing calorie intake.
First Stars Formed Hundreds of Millions of Years Later Than Previously Thought: ESA
The stars in the sky have been around for millions of years, but when exactly did they come about? According to ESA scientists, it’s much, much, much, much later than previously thought.
Chickenpox Cases In The US Down Since 2-Dose Vaccine Program Began
Since 2006, Americans have been receiving better protection against chickenpox via a two-dose vaccination program. According to the CDC, this has led to a further drop in cases since a vaccine against the disease was introduced.
‘Overwatch’ New Map, Competitive Play Season 2 Now Live On PC, Xbox One
PC and Xbox One 'Overwatch' players can now access the German castle in the new map Eichenwalde. Alongside the new map, Competitive Play Season 2 has also launched, thanks to a new patch for the game.
Louisiana Has Highest Obesity Rate In Adults Across US
According to researchers, obesity rates in U.S. adults are actually improving but they remain high enough to cause concern. In 2015, Louisiana was king when it came to obese adults.
Voluntary Recall Issued For Entenmann’s Little Bites Products
The 5- and 10-pack variants of Little Bites chocolate chip muffins are included in the voluntary recall issued by Entenmann’s-owner Bimbo Bakeries. According to the recall notice, affected products present choking and/or cutting hazard.
Research Says Internet, Mobile Devices Promote Positive Lifestyle Changes
Adopting a healthy lifestyle takes work. According to researchers, however, people are likelier to adopt positive lifestyle changes when they have help from internet- and mobile-based programs.
Meet The Teams Competing At The Overwatch World Cup
The first-ever Overwatch World Cup is set to begin! Blizzard recently released the list of teams participating in the tournament based on votes from the 'Overwatch' community and recommendations from chosen team captains.
Functional Human Liver Developed From Stem, Progenitor Cells
Stem cell therapy remains in a gray area but researchers are making headway in showing what it is capable of. In the future, human donors may even become obsolete as more organs are generated from stem cells.
Is The CDC Out Of Money To Fight Zika?
What happens when the CDC runs out on funds? It will no longer be able to support efforts to fight Zika, like tests carried out in Miami Beach in the wake of an outbreak in Florida.
Athletes Double Their Recovery Time When Playing With A Concussion
For love of the game, many athletes will ignore their injuries. This is counterproductive, however, as researchers have found that concussed athletes who keep playing actually recover longer.
All Because Of A Tree Fall: Anthropologists Identify Cause Of Death For Early Human Ancestor 'Lucy'
It all ended for Lucy after a tree fall. An analysis of the early human ancestor’s bones revealed that falling off a tree caused her death.
Surprising Discovery In Crystal Research Key To The Future Of Laser Design?
Researchers have made a surprising discovery, coming up with a new way to produce crystals for use in lasers. Is this new method the future of laser design?
iPads, Tablets As Effective As Sedatives In Calming Down Children Before Surgery
iPad use before surgery has been shown to reduce anxiety in children. According to researchers, iPads performed at the same level as sedatives in calming children down.
Roche Receives Emergency Use Authorization From FDA For LightMix Zika Test
Microcephaly is one of the brain defects prominently associated with the Zika virus. With Roche’s LightMix test, it will only take 2.5 hours to analyze up to 96 samples, helping speed up detection of the virus.
