Articles by Livia Rusu
Artificial Hand Makes It Possible For Amputees To Feel Touch, Squeeze Again
A new study has confirmed the possibility for arm prosthetics to mimic the sensations patients have in their intact hands. The research connected the intensity of pressure with the electrical signals in the brain.
Children Conceived With DNA From Three People Now In Their Teens, Doing Well
Some children were conceived as a result of a fertility treatment trial more than a decade ago, using DNA from three different people. According to research, these children have grown well and are healthy today.
A Healthy Halloween? Make It Possible With These 8 Tips
The Halloween spirit shouldn't change your healthy habits, not even for a day. We put together eight important guidelines for a healthy celebration of the year's most eccentric holiday.
How To Avoid Obesity? E-Cigarettes Can Help Prevent Weight Gain In Ex-Smokers
Scientists have found a connection between people who are trying to quit smoking and vaping electronic cigarettes. According to the research, the latter could help control the weight gain associated with quitting the habit.
Researchers Turn To Gene Editing System CRISPR To Facilitate Research On Curing HIV
Researchers used a gene editing system, CRISPR, to test on different series of mutations. The team looked into the differences that could be responsible for some immune cells resistant to HIV.
3D-Printed Heart On A Chip May Be The Future Of Personalized Medical Care
Scientists created a 3D-printed heart on a chip, featuring sensors. The breakthrough could help replacing scientific research on animals.
Parent-Led Early Autism Intervention Reduces Symptoms In Children
Early intervention for children suffering from autism spectrum disorders has been found to be long-term efficient. Communication and severity of the symptoms have improved, especially on children whose parents were part of the treatment.
NASA Cassini Spacecraft To Wind Down Last Year On Saturn With ‘Brand-New’ Mission
The Cassini Spacecraft will mark its last year on Saturn with a brand new mission. The spacecraft will fly between the planet's rings to collect highly relevant data.
How The Iridescent Blue Leaves Of Begonia Help It Harvest More Light And Survive In Shadows Of Forest Floors
Peacock begonias have metallic blue leaves instead of green. Scientists discovered that this is the result of absorbing green light and reflecting the blue one, which may help the plants photosynthesize under thick forest canopies.
Schiaparelli Mars Lander Crash Might Be Due To Computing Glitch
The Schiaparelli probe, on a mission to find proof for possible ancient life on Mars, crashed at landing on Oct. 19. The failure is likely due to a software glitch, though investigations are ongoing.
MRI Scans Of Children With PTSD Show Disruptions In Brain Structure
A study published by Chinese scientists suggested neural changes in the brain activity of PTSD patients. The study was carried on 47 children who experienced the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.
No Need To Pick Up Your Logitech Harmony Remote, Thanks To Amazon Alexa Support
Logitech Harmony and Amazon have launched a new Alexa skill that can connect, through voice command, the entire entertainment and home automation systems in your home. Voice control will be able to replace all the remote controls for your home's devices.
Stuff Of Nightmares: Watch Oversized Huntsman Spider Drag A Mouse In Australia [Video]
The video of a huntsman spider carrying a mouse has amazed the internet in no more than a few hours since it was posted. The occurrence took place in Australia.
Climate Change Milestone: What Humans Should Do With Record-Breaking Greenhouse Gas Levels
The Annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin published by the World Meteorological Organization suggested a global increase of the carbon emissions that will last for generations. The observations attribute this situation partially to the El Niño phenomenon, which is lasting longer than it is supposed to.
Georgia Woman Rushes To Hospital For Kidney Stones, Goes Home With A Baby
A woman gave birth to her third child, the same night she went to the hospital accusing kidney stone-related pains. Stephanie Jaegers had no idea she was pregnant, although 38 weeks far.
How To Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? Parents Should Sleep In The Same Room, Experts Recommend
Sudden death syndrome among infants has urged the American Academy of Pediatricians to issue a series of updated recommendation. Sleeping in the same room, but not the same bed, for the first six months up to a year is recommended.
Bundle Of Cuteness: Mom Cradles Separated Twin For First Time A Week After 27-Hour Surgery
Nicole McDonald, mother of the conjoined twins who underwent a separation surgery, has held one of her sons. The touching moment happened one week after the operation was performed.
Earliest Proof Of Right-Handedness Found In 2-Million-Year-Old Homo Habilis Fossil
New research suggests that a Homo habilis who lived approximately 1.8 million years ago was right-handed. The scientists analyzed scratches made on a specimen's teeth that suggested right-handed tool use.
Your Dog Is Likely Dreaming About You, Says Harvard Psychologist
Sleeping allows for rearranging information processed throughout the day in a less logical manner. Following this thinking, it is entirely possible for dogs to dream of their owners.
Baby 'Born Twice' Doing Well After Lifesaving Surgery
A woman gave birth to her daughter 'twice,' after complications occurred during the pregnancy. Sacrococcygeal teratoma is the most common of tumors that afflict babies.
Swiss Doctors Use Nose Cartilage To Repair Knee Joint Injuries In First-In-Human Trial
Swiss doctors have completed 10 successful cases of new knee cartilage repair using nose cartilage. For this to become a standard treatment, more patients will have to react positively to the mechanical stress in future research.
Upgraded Soyuz Spacecraft Successfully Docks, Brings Expedition 49-50 Crew To The ISS
The International Space Station Expedition 49 has welcomed aboard another three members. The Russian Soyuz spacecraft brought scientists into an expedition that will keep them on the orbit until February.
Avoid Screen Time For Toddlers: New Guidelines For Children’s Media Use Released By American Academy Of Pediatrics
Exposure to media is potentially damaging for children, especially toddlers. Aside from setting some 'ground rules', the conference of the American Association of Pediatrics did not impose a strict interval for the time spent by children consuming media every day.
Love At First Sight: Autistic Boy Instantly Bonds, Snuggles With Service Dog He Just Met
An autistic child shared a warm bonding moment with a service dog he just met. The 5-year-old boy, who lives in Japan, flew to Ohio to meet the autism assistance dog Tornado.
Seattle Man Saved By App Connecting Cardiac Arrest Victims With CPR-Trained Bystanders
A location-aware mobile app saved a man's life after he entered cardiac arrest. The lifesaving app notifies people in the network who are nearby to intervene, in case of emergencies, before the paramedics arrive.
CDC Updates Zika Guidance, Advises Pregnant Women Traveling To, Living In Miami-Dade To Get Tested
CDC updated its travel and testing guidance on Oct. 19 to apply recommendations to all of Miami-Dade County. The region is labeled as yellow, not red, which makes it a cautionary region.
Total Reported STD Cases In The US Highest Ever In 2015
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis recorded an abnormal increase in 2015 compared to 2014. Young people, men who have sexual intercourse with other men and ethnic minorities were the most affected.
HPV Vaccine For Pre-Teens: How Many Doses Of HPV Vaccines Do Kids Need And Everything You Need To Know
For children in their pre-teen years, the CDC is recommending a different dosage schedule for the HPV vaccine, simplifying the vaccination process touted to protect against certain types of cancers.
Stephen Hawking's Alien-Hunting Mission Detects Mysterious Signals From 234 Stars: Are Alien Life Forms Trying To Contact Us?
A paper published on the periodic spectral modulation, recording bizarre activity, suggested that light signals from 234 stars could come from an alien civilization. The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence will analyze the claims.
More Than Half Of American Adults With Mental Health Issues Not Getting Needed Treatment
Mental Health America's annual report revealed better access to mental health care in the country. However, more than half of adults with mental illness are still not getting the treatment they need.
