Kristina Grifantini

Science, Health, Space & Tech

Alzheimer Research Forum

The Alzheimer Research Forum is an extensive reference and news site for the latest advances in Alzheimer’s, ALS and similar disorders.

Gene Mutations Place TDP-43 on Front Burner of ALS Research
Two teams have independently found a mutation in the protein TDP-43 that is strongly linked to ALS.
Study Looks to Lithium for Treating ALS—Patients Follow Suit
Lithium has commonly been used for bipolar disorders, but new evidence shows it may help protect neurons in neurodegenerative disorders, particularly ALS.



The Cosmic Origin of Our Water


Without water, there would be no life on Earth, but the origin of our planet's water remains a mystery. In "Where Did Earth's Water Come From?" I outline some of the surprising possibilities for our water source.

Solar Impact


In the award-winning "Solar Impact," I outline what scientists know about the mysterious ebb and flow of sunspot cycles and how these changes may have influenced Earth's climate.

Technology

See more of my articles on on robots, cutting edge software, augmented reality, and biomedicine at Technology Review.

Astronomy

Read more of my articles on astronomy, ranging from interplanetary moons to far-off black holes at Sky & Telescope.

Health and Medicine

Read my feature on cancer and caloric restriction in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, or articles on the devastating ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) at the Alzheimer Research Forum.

I have also written about innovative diagnostic tests, artificial proteins and medical robots at Technology Review.

Videos

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Life’s Little Mysteries


I am a contributor to Life's Little Mysteries, a website dedicated to answering questions about the world. I am also a contributor to the Life's Little Mysteries, available on Amazon.

Flexible Robotic Hands


Rigid, metal robotic hands are not suited for the unpredictability of the real world. In Tech Review I outline an inventive way roboticists are creating plastic, versatile hands.

Social Robots That Learn


Robots will need to be able to adapt and learn to interact with people. In this Tech Review article, I profile "Simon," a robot learning how to take cues from people by watching and imitating actions.

© Kristina Grifantini, 2013. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used with full credit.

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