Unlocking hope: Breakthrough ALS drug prolongs lifespan and eases symptoms
In the universe of neurodegenerative diseases, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) stands as one of the most relentless.
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JJ Shavit
- 8 hours ago
Major medical breakthrough destroys kidney stones with little to no pain
New technologies may offer an option to move kidney stones out of the ureter with minimal pain and no anesthesia according to a new study
JJ Shavit
- 11 hours ago
Groundbreaking gene therapy regenerates spinal cord injuries reversing paralysis
The complex tapestry of nerves and cells in the spinal cord holds the secrets to mobility, sensation, and in many ways, freedom.
JJ Shavit
- 15 hours ago
Blood types: How and why they evolved to significantly influence our health
A-positive, A-negative, B-positive, B-negative, O-negative, O-positive, AB-positive, and AB-negative are not just mere labels
JJ Shavit
- 19 hours ago
Homeowners can now power their home for days using less water than flushing a toilet
Much of the planet's hydrogen is locked up in water. So-called 'green' hydrogen is an emission-free way of extracting it.
JJ Shavit
- 21 hours ago
Climate-saving super-plants could be the key to reverse climate change, study finds
Burning fossil fuels has increased atmospheric carbon dioxide by over 50 percent compared to two centuries ago
JJ Shavit
- 1 day ago
Colossal underground ocean discovered containing 3x more water than all oceans combined
This intriguing revelation is reshaping our understanding of the Earth's water cycle and its intricate geophysical processes.
JJ Shavit
- 1 day ago
Potential life on Europa? For the first time, NASA finds CO2 on Jupiter's moon
Europa, long considered one of the top candidates for extraterrestrial life in our solar system, has caught the eye of researchers again
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Scientists solve the mysteries of why and how brain cells die from Alzheimers
Alzheimer's disease is not a standalone anomaly but a prominent subtype of a group of cognitive disorders known as dementia.
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Gamechanging rotator cuff treatment repairs and protects shoulder from injury
Researchers have discovered a new technique that could help repair the damaged shoulders of millions of people worldwide.
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Groundbreaking evidence finds patients recall death experiences after cardiac arrest
Extraordinary findings about the persistence of brain activity and memory recall even up to an hour after a person's heart stops.
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Scientists uncover the elegant math woven into evolution
In the intricate tapestry of our world, nature and math often intersect, creating patterns that define life in ways that are esoteric.
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Gamechanging 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.
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Scientists find a remarkable connection between breathing and memory
New groundbreaking research uncovers how our breathing patterns can either augment or impair our ability to form memories.
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Brain-altering parasite turns ants into zombies
It’s a scene that could be straight out of a horror movie: awakening atop a blade of grass, jaws clenched in an unnatural grip
JJ Shavit
- 3 days ago
Groundbreaking treatment can regenerate 90% of lost hair, study finds
Hair loss affects millions of people worldwide, and current treatments for hair loss can be costly and ineffective.
JJ Shavit
- 3 days ago
Game-changing new glass is 10x more crack resistant than current options
In a world increasingly concerned with sustainable living and eco-friendly choices, LionGlass is nothing short of revolutionary.
JJ Shavit
- 3 days ago
The Moon is making days last longer on Earth
Imagine an Earth where the sun sets about six hours earlier than what we're accustomed to today.
JJ Shavit
- 3 days ago
Researchers find a critical link between vaccinations and Alzheimers Disease
More than 6 million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and with an aging national population, this number is bound to rise.
JJ Shavit
- 4 days ago
Revolutionary new engine may enable mankind to travel at near light speed
When it comes to space there's a problem with our human drive to go all the places and see all the things. A big problem. It's, well, space.
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