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JJ Shavit
- May 13
Groundbreaking research discovers protein that can reverse muscle aging
A protein, named after an eternal youth land in Irish mythology, can successfully reverse aging in skeletal muscle cells.
JJ Shavit
- May 13
Rooftop solar panels could power the needs of 35% of US manufacturers
Findings indicate that, depending on the season, rooftop solar systems could wholly meet the power needs of 35% of US manufacturing sector.
JJ Shavit
- May 13
Researchers discover the cause of Alzheimer’s disease - affecting millions of people worldwide
Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
JJ Shavit
- May 13
Breakthrough brain study uncovers four different types of Autism
Study shows that people with autism spectrum disorder can be classified into 4 distinct subtypes based on their brain activity and behavior
JJ Shavit
- May 12
Surprising impact of online gaming social networks on mental health
The digital world's allure sometimes comes with a dark side—video game addiction, isolation, mood or behavior changes.
JJ Shavit
- May 12
Groundbreaking research uncovers major new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
A pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
JJ Shavit
- May 12
Scientists uncover the origin of smallpox
Smallpox has been one of the deadliest diseases in human history, responsible for killing at least 300 million people in the 20th century.
JJ Shavit
- May 11
Sugar substitutes affect the human body in unexpected ways, study finds
Sugar substitutes have been advertised as a healthier alternative to sugar, but are they really as harmless as we thought?
JJ Shavit
- May 11
Breakthrough discovery answers the fundamental question of how all life on Earth began
Scientists have been trying to determine how simple molecules that existed on early Earth gave rise to the complex organisms we see today.
JJ Shavit
- May 10
Earth’s atmosphere can clean itself, study finds
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we think about air pollution.
JJ Shavit
- May 10
Cancer study produces life-changing results as participants achieve 100% remission
This groundbreaking research is the first to investigate whether immunotherapy can beat rectal cancer that has not spread to other tissues.
JJ Shavit
- May 10
Major research study defines two new types of obesity
Two new distinct types of obesity, each with their own unique physiological and molecular features, can impact an individual's health.
JJ Shavit
- May 9
Scientists finally figured out how the sixth sense actually works
In order to perform synchronized movements, our bodies depend on specific sensory neurons located in our muscles and joints.
JJ Shavit
- May 9
Groundbreaking Harvard study uncovers the cause of multiple sclerosis
Harvard researchers found the cause of multiple sclerosis, a progressive disease affecting 2.8 million people worldwide with no cure.
JJ Shavit
- May 9
FDA-approved ED drug can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics
A drug commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), may significantly improve long-term blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetics.
JJ Shavit
- May 8
Breakthrough new vaccine proves effective against skin and pancreatic cancer
Vaccination with senescent cells significantly reduces the development of tumours in experimental models of melanoma and pancreatic cancer.
JJ Shavit
- May 8
Researchers detect alien signals coming from 5 nearby stars
Are we alone in the universe? Scientists may have just moved us closer to answering this question by streamlining the search.
JJ Shavit
- May 8
Groundbreaking new study identifies 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.
JJ Shavit
- May 8
Why are there so few insects in the ocean?
Insects, one of Earth's most successful organisms, represent a significant portion of all terrestrial animal biomass and global ecosystem.
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