Drug created to treat Alzheimer’s disease reduces obesity and improves heart function
researchers found drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity and fatty liver
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Scientists finally uncovered how the sixth sense works
The five senses - vision, auditory, olfaction, gustation, and tactile perception - are well-known as the primary means by which we interact
Honeybee venom destroys breast cancer cells in less than 30 minutes, study finds
The cancer community is buzzing over a new study that says venom from bees can kill cancer cells in less than 30 minutes..
Researchers “split” phonons in development of new type of quantum computer
In first-of-their-kind experiments, a research team took critical steps toward creating a linear mechanical quantum computer.
'Super seaweed' key to cancer, diabetes and inflammation treatment
Researchers have now taken a step further by increasing the ability of seaweed to produce bio-active compounds that offer medical benefits.
Harvard study uncovers the cause of multiple sclerosis
Researchers discovered the cause of multiple sclerosis, a progressive disease affecting 2.8 million people worldwide with no definitive cure
Researchers reverse hair loss from male and female pattern baldness
Researchers have designed a preliminary microneedle patch that showed promising results, regrowing hair faster than a leading treatment.
Breakthrough research finds the cause and cure for common type of high blood pressure
The gene variant, uncovered in today's research, poses numerous challenges for physicians trying to diagnose patients with hypertension.
Cheating Buster: Digital tool spots ChatGPT generated text with 99% accuracy
Researcher developed a groundbreaking tool to identify scientific text produced by the advanced artificial intelligence text generator
The real bias in news coverage is different than you might think, research finds
Researchers compared the two cable news networks using natural language analysis by quantifying key psychosocial and sociopolitical markers
Scientists developed a revolutionary new way to measure time
Despite significant advancements in the field of time measurement the fundamental operating principle of these devices remains the same.
Researchers detect 8 alien signals coming from nearby stars
Are we alone in the universe? Researchers have discovered eight extraterrestrial signals that seem to have the hallmarks of technology.
Breakthrough new vaccine proves very effective against skin and pancreatic cancer
Cancer cells have long been a challenge for the immune system to identify and attack, as they create an environment that blocks immune cells
NASA's Parker Solar Probe may have found the origins of the solar wind
NASA's Parker Solar Probe (PSP) has flown close enough to the sun to detect the fine structure of the solar wind close to the sun's surface.
Breakthrough research has identified the cause of ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 5% of children worldwide, and 2.5% of adults, according to the WHO.
Groundbreaking cancer treatment has 88% success rate, study finds
The experimental treatment has put 88 per cent of patients with multiple myeloma into remission, researchers say
1.6 billion year old discovery could be the first predators on Earth
Known as the ‘Protosterol Biota’, these microscopic creatures are part of a family of organisms called eukaryotes.
Surprising protein can regenerate damaged heart muscle and other organs
A protein instrumental in neuron creation also functions to transform scar tissue cells into heart muscle cells.
Lifechanging treatment kills prostate cancer, study finds
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, and treatment-resistant prostate cancer poses a growing threat to men.
3D printed wound dressing improves treatment for burns and cancer patients
One of the challenges in treating burn victims is the frequency of dressing changes, which can be extremely painful.
Biological aging can be reversed, study finds
Study provides strong evidence from humans and preclinical models that stress-induced increases in biological age can be reversed.
New FDA approved drug results in 50+ pound weight loss
This marks a major development in the field of obesity treatment, as tirzepatide offers an alternative to traditional weight loss methods.
AI is now more accurate at predicting breast cancer than conventional risk models
AI algorithms outperformed the standard clinical risk model for predicting the five-year risk for breast cancer.
For the first time ever, organic matter and water found on an asteroid's surface
Scientists have unearthed evidence of organic materials integral to the creation of life on the surface of an S-type asteroid.
Eating broccoli provides incredible gut health benefits
Broccoli contains certain molecules that protect the lining of the small intestine, thereby inhibiting the development of disease.
Gut microbes may hold the key to reversing cancer and type 2 diabetes
Within the human digestive system, countless bacteria and other microscopic organisms exist that can influence a range of chronic health
Toxic metals found in many popular mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks, study finds
Research revealed that a number of popular beverages contain toxic metal concentrations surpassing federal drinking water standards.
The majority of people are using electric toothbrushes incorrectly
Electric toothbrushes have become a popular option for people looking for an efficient and convenient way to keep their teeth clean.
Green bananas can both prevent and reduce cancer risk by more than 60%
Wide range of cancers has shown a major preventive effect from resistant starch, found in a range of foods such as slightly green bananas.
Astrophysicists discover the faintest galaxy ever seen in the early universe
The small, distant galaxy JD1 is typical of the kind that burned through hydrogen left over from the Big Bang.
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