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ScienceDaily: Top News

ScienceDaily: Top News

Distinct neurological syndromes can be the result of variations in gene ATAD3A

Posted: 22 Oct 2016 01:19 PM PDT

A team of scientists has discovered that rare neurological syndromes for which there was no cause can be the result of variations in the gene ATAD3A. The study sheds light on the causes of these diseases and opens the possibility for developing better diagnostic tools and potential treatments in the future.

New strategy to prevent Alzheimer's disease

Posted: 22 Oct 2016 01:19 PM PDT

Taking a pill that prevents the accumulation of toxic molecules in the brain might someday help prevent or delay Alzheimer's disease, according to scientists.

Fake IDs are a red flag for problem behaviors

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 06:43 PM PDT

Have you heard of the CNN effect? There is also a "fake ID effect:" This is when a fake piece of identification facilitates later harms. Researchers already know that underage college students who obtain and use false identification are at risk for negative outcomes. This study investigated the strength of the fake ID effect to determine whether having a fake ID is a signal of being at risk or it actually increases the likelihood that a student will suffer alcohol-related problems.

Unusual quantum liquid on crystal surface could inspire future electronics

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 12:56 PM PDT

For the first time, an experiment has directly imaged electron orbits in a high-magnetic field, illuminating an unusual collective behavior in electrons and suggesting new ways of manipulating the charged particles.

Measuring the forces of biology

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 12:50 PM PDT

Biology, at the nitty-gritty level of motor proteins, DNA, and microtubules, takes its cue from physics. But while much is known about the biological components that form such cellular stuctures, researchers are only beginning to explore the physical forces between those components.

The fight against deforestation: Why are congolese farmers clearing forest?

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 09:24 AM PDT

Only a small share of Congolese villagers is the driving force behind most of the deforestation. They're not felling trees to feed their families, but to increase their quality of life. These findings indicate that international programs aiming to slow down tropical deforestation are not sufficiently taking local farmers into account.
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