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Brain implant detects and turns down symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

By Clare Wilson Deep brain stimulation works by placing wires into the skull, but can cause side effectsVINCENT MONCORGE/LOOK AT SCIENCES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY People with Parkinson’s disease are getting brain implants that can automatically detect and reduce harmful nerve cell activity, to test if the technique could reduce movement difficulties. The device is a step… Read More: Brain implant detects and turns down symptoms of Parkinson’s disease »

AIDS deaths are down since 2010 according to UN

A new report released by the UN says that AIDS deaths are down a third since 2010 According to the UN, HIV-related deaths, last year fell to around 770,000, which is 33% less than in 2010. The AIDS-related deaths in Africa, the continent most affected by the epidemic, has plummeted this decade. However, Eastern Europe has… Read More: AIDS deaths are down since 2010 according to UN »