People use Internet to confirm pre-existing beliefs
Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have found that while Internet searches do bring up a variety of useful materials, people pay more attention to information that matches their pre-existing beliefs.
“Even if people read the right material, they are stubborn to changing their views,” said one of the authors, UNSW Professor Enrico Coiera. “This means that providing people with the right information on its own may not be enough.”
Stem cells improve kidney transplants
U.S. researchers said transplanted stem cells may allow kidney transplant patients to survive for years without immunosuppressant drugs.
