Promising new drug could offer hope to millions suffering from diabetic eye disease
An experimental compound, 32-134D, has the potential to prevent or slow the progression of vision loss in people with diabetes
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JJ Shavit
- 5 days ago
Natural supplement found in milk and beer may successfully treat Alzheimer's Disease
Research supports the idea that NR can alter the metabolism of relevant biological pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases.
JJ Shavit
- 5 days ago
Researchers discover that sudden cardiac deaths can be predicted and prevented
Research into the risk and protective factors of cardiovascular disease is extensive; yet new lessons are still being learned.
JJ Shavit
- 5 days ago
New methods will allow for better tests of Einstein's general theory of relativity
Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity describes how the fabric of space and time, or spacetime, is curved in response to mass.
JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
Breakthrough study finds that Zinc supplements can heal lung damage
Researchers have discovered that zinc, a common mineral, may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients.
JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
Stanford study warns against overnight charging of electric cars at home
EV owners tend to charge their vehicles at home during the evening or overnight, leading to significant costs for the electricity grid.
JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
New study suggests that Tyrannosaurus rex had lips to cover their teeth
A new study suggests that predatory dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, did not have permanently exposed teeth as depicted in films
JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
Scientists uncover what lies beyond a black hole's event horizon
According to scientists, our universe could be a holographic depiction of particles, and provide a consistent quantum explanation of gravity
JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
Researchers discover the mechanisms behind swallowing
Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and locate food in the esophagus. Their signals help transport the food onward to the stomach.
JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
Free medicine distribution reduces health care costs and promotes health equity, study finds
Health care costs continue to rise, posing significant challenges for individuals, healthcare systems, and economies.
JJ Shavit
- 7 days ago
Banana protein found effective in fighting every type of COVID-19 and influenza
When COVID-19 occurred, we wanted to study the therapy's potential and discovered it was effective against every type of coronavirus
JJ Shavit
- 7 days ago
Eye movements reveal how children and adults read and process information, study finds
Skilled readers are known to extract information not only from the word they are looking at but from the one directly following it.
JJ Shavit
- May 27
Danish physicists make breakthrough quantum discovery
This colossal breakthrough allows quantum researchers to create a phenomenon known as quantum mechanical entanglement.
JJ Shavit
- May 27
Protein discovery could lead to new therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of obesity
Obesity is a complex disorder that develops from a chronic imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure and is linked to diabetes
JJ Shavit
- May 27
Researchers discover the cause behind the dramatic drop in youth drinking over the last 20 years
Public health researcher Dr Jude Ball has compared attitudes to drinking among high school students in 1999–2001 to those in 2022.
JJ Shavit
- May 26
Researchers identify ancient wound healing process in the body
The world we live in is filled with dangers - from harmful bacteria and viruses to accidents and injuries - that pose a constant threat.
JJ Shavit
- May 26
Scientists discover 3 critical factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
As we age, the brain's capabilities begin to decline, leading to difficulties such as forgetfulness, reduced ability to follow conversations
JJ Shavit
- May 26
Researchers discover why many smokers will never develop lung cancer
This discovery could aid in the identification of smokers who are more susceptible to lung cancer and require close surveillance.
JJ Shavit
- May 26
Groundbreaking nasal spray protects against all SARS-CoV-2 variants
Researchers have developed a molecule that, when administered nasally, effectively prevents the disease caused by all variants of SARS-CoV-2
JJ Shavit
- May 25
Hypertension drug extends lifespan and slows down aging, study finds
Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat hypertension can extend lifespan and slow down aging.
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