HEALTH
Spatial Abilities Protected From Aging
Unlike cognitive abilities, the part of the brain associated with spatial skills appears to be preserved during the aging process.
Australia Commits US$185 Million To Dementia Research
The National Health and Medical Research Council has set aside US$185 million for dementia research, including a virtual institute to boost collaboration.
Preterm Babies Catch Up By Twelve
Although being born pre-term affects cognitive abilities in babies, a study shows that they are able to catch up by age 12.
New Drug Could Tackle Dengue
A study shows that Celgosivir could potentially be used to treat dengue fever, a disease for which antivirals currently do not exist.
Drug-Resistant Malaria Widespread In SEA
Scientists raise concerns of drug-resistant malaria sweeping across Southeast Asia.
Protecting The Elderly From Seasonal Flu
Elderly patients could benefit from pretreatment with imiquimod before seasonal influenza vaccination.
Taking The Guesswork Out Of Kidney Cancer
The molecular test kit for kidney cancer helps to classify patients according to their predicted response to existing drugs.
HCV Genotype 1 Most Prevalent Worldwide
One third of the world's 83 million genotype 1 carriers reside in East Asia.
GWAS Uncovers The Genetic Basis of Schizophrenia
The results of a genome-wide association study (GWAS) suggest that the immune system might be involved in schizophrenia.
