BOSTON: New research shows a causal link and reveals the mechanisms by which malaria in pregnancy alters the neurocognitive development of millions of children prior to birth.

Although there are some 125 million pregnancies worldwide at risk of malaria infection every year, little was known Read More »

PHOENIX: IBM expanded the industry’s largest and most diverse set of cognitive APIs, technologies and tools for developers who are creating products, services and applications embedded with Watson. The announcement was made by IBM during its forum on cognitive computing and Artificial Intelligence, where the Read More »

PHOENIX: Beyond dealing with a loved one who may no longer recognize them, many caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s also have to fight through bouts of agitation and aggression from the patient, which can be equally distressing for both parties, and in some cases could Read More »

BOSTON: Researchers say they have discovered how a common gene mutation causes the brain damage associated with dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—better known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease—and are experimenting with a molecular therapy to address the problem.

The research shows that the most Read More »