Elizabeth J.A. Moore
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Portland, OR, United States
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The race to engineer a faster Ebola test
One California company is looking at problems like Ebola through a silicon lens. → Read More
Is electromagnetic “pollution” real, and do we need to protect ourselves?
Hundreds of EMF-blocking garments and devices are marketed to reduce a person’s exposure to radiation, but the science says not to fret. → Read More
What is the blue light from our screens really doing to our eyes?
We’ve known for a while that excessive screen time is not good for your sleep schedule, but the latest findings are overwhelmingly gloomy – and extend well beyond insomnia. → Read More
When parents limit screen time, kids behave, sleep, and test better
Since the average kid is in front of a screen more than 40 hours a week, researchers say even small limits on screen time can reap multiple health benefits. → Read More
Study finds online gamers aren't antisocial basement dwellers
After observing the behaviors of thousands of gamers, with a focus on "massively multiplayer online role-playing games" such as World of Warcraft, researchers conclude that loners are the outliers, not the norm. → Read More
Sobriety app with panic button helps addicts stay on the wagon
According to the first large, randomized clinical trial to test this kind of stop-drinking app, 52 percent of users stayed dry for a year after leaving treatment, as opposed to only 40 percent of a control group that didn't have the app. → Read More
Can aspirin prevent heart attacks? This device may know the answer
Taking personalized medicine to an extreme, a device with artificial arteries analyzes blood flow to help doctors know exactly how well drugs like aspirin work to prevent heart attacks. → Read More
New DNA stool test almost as good as dreaded colonoscopy
The noninvasive test is pretty accurate at finding colon cancer -- not as good as a colonoscopy, but you can take it at home. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
Blood testing coming to a touch screen near you
People with hemophilia or on blood thinners could soon skip a trip to the doc's and instead put a drop of blood on a microfluidic sticker on their smartphone screen to test how their blood is coagulating. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
Craving junk food or a smoke? Try Tetris instead
In a recent study, just 3 minutes of the highly visual game dramatically reduced participants' cravings for food, alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
High-tech electronic headband may help prevent migraines
The FDA, which just approved the device, says that by directing an electric current to the skin and underlying body tissues, the gadget stimulates the trigeminal nerve, which is associated with migraines. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
Supertiny sensors could improve antibiotics in the fight against superbugs
Researchers turn to physics, not just chemistry, to help break down bacterial cell membranes and fight infections. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
Popular white noise machines may be too loud for babies
Out of 14 infant sleep machines tested, all were louder than the 50-decibel limit set by hospital nurseries, while two were louder than what's considered hazardous to adult ears in the workplace. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
Scientists capture first super-res X-rays of living cells
While lower-energy 'soft' X-rays can already image living cells, the higher-energy 'hard' ones that can view objects as small as a few nanometers haven't been able to -- until now. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
Not a flu shot fan? Here's a vaccine patch you give yourself
Prototype microneedle patch under study by the CDC is well received by early testers. Imagine picking up a flu vaccine at the pharmacy and administering it in the comfort of your home. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
Watch a virus-like particle try to enter a cell -- in 3D
Princeton researchers say their two-camera approach offers the most detailed footage of a nano-sized particle to date, which could ultimately shed light on how viruses and cells interact. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
To diagnose prostate cancer faster, scientists bring aboard engineers
Using computational modeling, a team of doctors and engineers are working together to create a quicker, less-expensive way to help diagnose prostate cancer. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
Ah, Vanity: Wrinkle videos trump cancer vids in getting teens to bust out the sunscreen
It may not be surprising that appealing to our vanity works better than a biology lecture, but the extent to which the approach increases sunscreen use is sizable. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
3D video of sperm could help docs spot strong swimmers
By generating a progressive series of holograms, scientists can watch sperm move and look for structural anomalies that make them less viable, helping to improve odds during in vitro fertilization. Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More
New chip lets scientists listen in on bacteria
Researchers at Columbia University say their chip lets them electrochemically image biofilms to 'listen to the bacteria as they talk to each other.' Read this article by Elizabeth Armstrong Moore on CNET News. → Read More