A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows
There is a growing concern about the global rise in diet-related health issues caused by excessive consumption of nutrients (mainly sugars).
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Joseph Shavit
- Jul 24
New sensor can detect Alzheimer’s disease up to 17 years in advance
The dementia disorder Alzheimer’s disease has a symptom-free course of 15 to 20 years before the first clinical symptoms emerge.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 23
Sugar-studded protein is key to Alzheimer's disease cure
Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 20
Genetic discovery spells the end for disease-carrying mosquitoes
The discovery opens the door to a mosquito-specific insecticide that would not harm beneficial bees or other pollinators.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 16
Alcohol consumption carries significant health risks and no benefits for young people, study finds
The analysis suggests that for young adults ages 15-39, there are no health benefits to drinking alcohol, only health risks.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 13
Building blocks for RNA-based life abound at center of our galaxy
According to this scenario, life on Earth was originally based on RNA only, and DNA and protein enzymes evolved later.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 12
Green juice improves digestion and burns body fat, experts say
Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 9
Remarkable new molecule discovered that can burn fat in the human body
Research groups around the world are therefore looking for substances that stimulate brown fat and thus increase fat burning.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 1
Harvard researchers discover how the brain controls symptoms of sickness
What most people don’t know is that it’s actually the brain behind why you feel sick. It’s a result of the immune system kicking into gear.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 28
Scientists use exploding "micro-bubbles" and ultrasound to kill cancer cells
An international research team developed a noninvasive technology platform for gene delivery into breast cancer cells.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 21
Can you time travel by going faster than the speed of light?
The possibility of time travel has excited many of us for hundreds of years, inspiring countless books and films. But is it even possible?
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 21
Cholesterol-lowering drugs slow down cancer, study finds
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer cell metastasis is a key piece of the puzzle in the fight against cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 19
The Holy Grail and Ark of Covenant might be located under an English house
Respected historian believes lost treasure which could include the Ark of the Covenant and Holy Grail may be lying underneath a manor house.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 18
Discovery substantially rewrites history of life on Earth, study finds
A variety of microbial life may have existed on primordial Earth, potentially as little as 300 million years after the planet formed.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 17
The hidden secret of the Stradivari violin finally revealed
Research has confirmed that violin maker Antonio Stradivari treated his instruments with chemicals that produced their unique sound.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 17
Hibernation naturally stops your body from aging
What if you were told there was a completely natural way to stop your body from aging? However, you’d have to hibernate from Sept. to May.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 17
Genetic discovery could spell the end of mosquitoes
A genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 17
Cause of the Black Death finally identified
Black Plague spread across Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa claiming up to 60% of the population in a large-scale outbreak.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 16
Seven questions determine how wise you are, according to study
Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 16
How is blood formed? New research completely upends our past understanding
Using cellular “barcoding” in mice, a groundbreaking study finds that blood cells originate not from one type of mother cell, but two.