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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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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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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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...
View ArticleFaulty 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...
View ArticleScientists 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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