After decades of research, a team of physicians and bioengineers from the US has finally developed a bionic eye that will help blind people see again. The new invention, named Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, is designed for older adults who have lost their vision due to Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), age-related macular degeneration, and other eye diseases
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What triggers the feeling of hopelessness? Scientists who studied the suicide notes of some ancient Romans and Greeks found one thing in common – those who feel hopeless find themselves being trapped in an impossible situation. According to experts, there are nine types of hopelessness and each of them is linked with three important elements: attachme
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Until today, scientists are still clueless about the cause of handedness and why only one out of ten people (approximately 8-15 per cent of the population) is left-handed. If you’re like most people, maybe you have been interested knowing whether handedness has something to do with intelligence or any other skill or ability of a person. There are many
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Turmeric, the magic ingredient behind curry dishes, has been used as a traditional medicine in Asia for centuries. However, it was not until recently that the medical community has recognised its therapeutic value. And since then, turmeric became widely known for its overflowing health benefits. Aside from its superior antioxidant effects that make this pop
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Damage in a particular type of DNA, which is linked Alzheimer’s disease and some other mental illnesses, has been discovered to occur as part of a normal brain activity. In a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, scientists were surprised to find that the double-strand break (DSB), a type of DNA damage, can also be part of normal brain f
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As we are growing up we are learning how to cope with situations in life and we learn from our parents first and foremost and then go on and learn from our teachers our peer groups the environment that we live in. Things that are said to us what we are told have an effect on us and help us to cope with life and the situations we find ourselves in. We develop
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Every day, millions of people ask the same very difficult question – “What is my purpose in life?” For some, the answer comes so easily. But for many, it takes years before they can figure out the reason why they are struggling to live, despite the challenges, hardships and obstacles that come their way. Knowing your purpose is essential t
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Bitter melon or bitter gourd is a commonly eaten vegetable in tropical countries, such as Asia and Africa. But bitter as it may taste, this vegetable is packed with essential nutrients that make it so deliciously healthy! No wonder why it is becoming very popular in the western world. Bitter melon can be eaten raw or stir-fried. At present, it is bei
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If a person’s Facebook account reflects his or her true network connections, it can be a big wonder how the human brain could store and remember names of people, their relationship with each other, and their relationship with the person. Turns out though, the brain doesn’t actually memorise all this stuff, it simply follows a pattern. In a rando
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In a case study which involved a 72-year old stroke patient, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that robot-delivered speech and physical therapies may significantly help improve patients’ condition, and raise their quality of life. The study was carried out primarily to assess how therapy interventions in one domain affect an
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