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Fake Dog, Real Benefits

AiboIt turns out playing with a robot pet can be just as soothing as interacting with the real thing. Saint Louis University researchers conducted a study in three U.S. nursing homes to see how elderly...

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Faulty Gene-Scanning Chip Calls Results of Major Lifespan Study Into Question

Though many scientists hailed the results last week, some geneticists expressed doubt about a study that linked several genes to extreme old age. Now, at least one expert is saying the DNA analysis...

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Scientists Retract Controversial Longevity Study, Blaming Equipment, But...

LongevityA 100th birthday celebration in Brazil.Santa Rosa OldSkool via FlickrRemember last year's death-predicting longevity-gene study, estimating who is likely to live to 100 and who will not be so...

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Fake Dog, Real Benefits

Science A study finds that visits from robotic pets provide the same health benefits to the elderly as ones from flesh-and-blood pooches It turns out playing with a robot pet can be just as soothing...

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Faulty Gene-Scanning Chip Calls Results of Major Lifespan Study Into Question

Science Though many scientists hailed the results last week, some geneticists expressed doubt about a study that linked several genes to extreme old age. Now, at least one expert is… Though many...

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Scientists Retract Controversial Longevity Study, Blaming Equipment, But...

Science Remember last year’s death-predicting longevity-gene study, estimating who is likely to live to 100 and who will not be so lucky? Well, the authors of the study have… Remember last year’s...

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