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Autism is thought to result from abnormal cell communication. Testing a new theory, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have used a newly discovered function of an old drug called suramin — used medically for the treatment of African sleeping sickness — to restore cell communications in a mouse model of autism, reversing symptoms of the devastating disorder.
Typing 2.0?
Believe it or not, the current keyboard format we all use today was built for typewriters in the 1860′s!
The folks at Whirlscape thought that seemed odd, and wanted to fine tune our communication medium for the 21st century.
Mmm…beer
Let’s face it: if it wasn’t for beer, a lot of us wouldn’t be here.
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Scientists at the Yale School of Medicine have successfully recreated a youthful brain from an old one, enhancing both learning and healing in adult mice.
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The Oldest Domain Name Online
If you had your pick of any domain name in the world, what would it be? Bomb.com? Tennis.net?
A Masachusetts computer company had their pick of the litter all the way back on March 15th, 1985. They went with Symbolics.com. The rest is history.
Don’t Drink and Drive
The easiest way to prevent accidents, save lives and avoid legal trouble.
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Veti-gel
A gel created from plants that looks like, feels like and acts like skin stops bleeding instantly without the need to apply pressure.
It’s rumored to work on major organs and arteries as well.
Google Glasses
With Google Glass and other wearable HUD AR glasses on the horizon, the world is collectively becoming more and more stoked for what this tech will bring to the world.
Nigel Ackland
Nigel Ackland had his arm crushed as an industrial smelter.
Now, thanks to an amazing bionic hand, he’s able to tie his shoes, deal cards and give the international signal for road rage.