Author: Alx Alt

‘Darting’ mice may hold clues to ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder — ScienceDaily

11 Nov 2014

Read the entire article via ‘Darting’ mice may hold clues to ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder — ScienceDaily. A darting mouse may hold an important clue in the development of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder, according to a study. The transgenic mouse, into which was inserted a rare human genetic variation in … More ‘Darting’ mice may hold clues to ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder — ScienceDaily

New effective, safe and cheap treatment strategy for rheumatoid arthritis — ScienceDaily

11 Nov 2014

A new drug combination for rheumatoid arthritis treats the disease just as well as other intensive treatment strategies but with less medication and fewer side effects at a significantly lower cost. via New effective, safe and cheap treatment strategy for rheumatoid arthritis — ScienceDaily.

New technique for generating electricity — ScienceDaily

11 Nov 2014

Read the full article at: New technique for generating electricity — ScienceDaily. Research scientists have demonstrated a new technique for generating electrical energy. The new method can be used in harvesting energy from mechanical vibrations of the environment and converting it into electricity. Energy harvesters are needed, for example, in wireless self-powered sensors and medical … More New technique for generating electricity — ScienceDaily

More Work for Mother

17 Sep 2014

Abstract from article : More Work for Mother. Environmental chemicals (e.g., lead, pesticides, flame retardants) accumulate in all human bodies and have the potential to affect the health of men and women, adults, and children. This article advances “precautionary consumption”—the effort to mediate personal exposure to environmental chemicals through vigilant consumption—as a new empirical site … More More Work for Mother

Chapter 3: Sensory Abilities Are Not Disabilities (Draft)

30 Apr 2014

Chapter 3: Sensory Abilities Are Not Disabilities “That which you mistake for madness is but an overacuteness of the senses.” ― Edgar Allan The elimination of sensory awareness from our language and culture has resulted in their elimination from our medical narratives as well. This has had terrible consequences on the health of highly sensitive … More Chapter 3: Sensory Abilities Are Not Disabilities (Draft)

Disability and Diversity as New Media (draft)

12 Dec 2013

One distinction between 20th and 21st century media is the introduction of networks. Networks operate very differently from broadcast media, in part because they are spaces of actions. Visual culture began on a system where the audience was passive, absorbing messages without offering much feedback. Network culture however is founded on a value system of … More Disability and Diversity as New Media (draft)

Chapter 1: A Disembodied Culture (Draft)

22 Nov 2013

Chapter 1: A Disembodied Culture When you lose touch with inner stillness you lose touch with yourself, when you lose touch with yourself you lose yourself in the world – Eckhart Tolle How we, as parents and educators, understand heightened sensory sensitivity and the senses is influenced by our culture and greatly affects our ability … More Chapter 1: A Disembodied Culture (Draft)

You are so predictable | MyScienceAcademy

18 May 2013

You are so predictable | MyScienceAcademy. You have been predicted — by companies, governments, law enforcement, hospitals, and universities. Their computers say, “I knew you were going to do that!” These institutions are seizing upon the power to predict whether you’re going to click, buy, lie, or die. So writes Eric Siegel in his book … More You are so predictable | MyScienceAcademy