TECH & INNOVATION

Climate Summit Guest List—Points Towards An Interesting Outcome

TECH & INNOVATION As the world buzzes about the events set to take place this Tuesday Sept 23 in New York City, where the United Nations will hold its annual ministerial meeting and the international Climate Summit, many questions have arisen as to who and who will not be in attendance. As the United Nations represents a majority of the world, the plans to forge a new international climate pact by the end of 2015 will undoubtedly affect the entire globe, while some nations have opted not to be a part of the proceedings.

Move Out Of the Way—Facebook Is Taking Over the Neighborhood

You know what’s even more infuriating than having your internet access while your favorite social media app is “Under Construction”? When Mark Zuckerberg brings his pesky construction plans to your very own neighborhood.

All Eyes On Mars As NASA’s Maven Probe Enters Orbit

All things have gone according to plan, NASA spokesperson says, regarding the agency’s newest success, the MAVEN spacecraft. Firing its six rocket engines only moments ago, initiating a 33-minute-long descent into the elliptical orbit around Mars, the MAVEN spacecraft has finally met its end goal after a 10 month journey to the red planet.

Immune system of newborn babies is stronger than previously thought

Contrary to what was previously thought, newborn immune T cells may have the ability to trigger an inflammatory response to bacteria, according to a new study led by King's College London. Although their immune system works very differently to that of adults, babies may still be able to mount a strong immune defense, finds the study published in the journalNature Medicine.

Scientists discover 'dimmer switch' for mood disorders

Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a control mechanism for an area of the brain that processes sensory and emotive information that humans experience as "disappointment."

NYU Langone scientists report reliable and highly efficient method for making stem cells

New finding could accelerate research to regenerate damaged tissue New finding could accelerate research to regenerate damaged tissue NEW YORK, September 18, 2014 - Scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have found a way to boost dramatically the efficiency of the process for turning adult cells into so-called pluripotent stem cells by combining three well-known compounds, including vitamin C.

Pupil size shows reliability of decisions

The precision with which people make decisions can be predicted by measuring pupil size before they are presented with any information about the decision, according to a new study published in PLOS Computational Biology this week.

World breakthrough: A new molecule allows for an increase in stem cell transplants

Investigators from the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) at the Université de Montréal have just published, in the prestigious magazine Science, the announcement of the discovery of a new molecule, the first of its kind, which allows for the multiplication of stem cells in a unit of cord blood. Umbilical cord stem cells are used for transplants aimed at curing a number of blood-related diseases, including leukemia, myeloma and lymphoma. For many patients this therapy comprises a treatment of last resort.

Mouse model sheds light on role of mitochondria in neurodegenerative diseases

Inadequate distribution along axons, spinal cord appears to have a part in illnesses Inadequate distribution along axons, spinal cord appears to have a part in illnesses A new study by researchers at the University of Utah School of Medicine sheds light on a longstanding question about the role of mitochondria in debilitating and fatal motor neuron diseases and resulted in a new mouse model to study such illnesses.
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