Researchers finally discovered the cause of gray hair
As people age, hair cells get stuck in one compartment, lose their ability to mature, and maintain hair color.
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JJ Shavit
- Sep 7
Incredible new cell type has reshaped our understanding of the brain
Neuroscience stands on the precipice of a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape our understanding of the brain's functionality.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 6
Scientists discover new cause of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Research unveiled a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, offering a unique direction for future research
JJ Shavit
- Aug 20
How old is your dog in human years? Significantly more accurate formula developed
For years, dog owners have used the rule of thumb that one dog year equals seven human years to estimate their pet's age in human years.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 31
Breakthrough retina cell discovery could help treat blindness
Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking use of nanotechnology to combat one of the most common causes of blindness in the world.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 12
Scientists discover natural repair process that fixes damaged hearing
UVA researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the regenerative abilities of our auditory hair cells.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 6
Major artificial cell research offers compelling evidence that "life finds a way"
Groundbreaking research offers compelling evidence that even in the most minimal life forms the transformative power of evolution persists
JJ Shavit
- Jul 5
Gamechanging breast cancer discovery reverts cancer cells into normal cells
Cancer cells' modus operandi is quite similar to that of stem cells or those in an early maturation phase, with a knack for survival.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 26
Surprising discovery about the origin of life shows that we’re all Asgardians
The fabled Norse god Thor, along with his mythological city of Asgard, have left a formidable imprint on our cultural memory.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 8
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.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 15
Revolutionary protein kills cancer cells and boosts the body’s immunity
New anti-cancer therapies could simultaneously deplete tumors of energy and boost the body’s immune response against them.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 11
Groundbreaking discovery answers the question of how all life on Earth began
The researchers believe that these droplets, which they developed, represent the crucial step in the formation of life on Earth.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 5
Breakthrough in cellular reprogramming transforms heart disease and Parkinson's treatment
Regenerative medicine is an emerging field that has the potential to transform the way we treat diseases, including heart disease.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 16
Scientists make significant lung cancer discovery
Treatment for lung cancer has improved in recent years — and a new Edith Cowan University study has found how to make it even more effective
JJ Shavit
- Mar 15
Cancer fighting protein kills tumors and boosts the body’s immunity
Tumor cells typically alter their energy metabolism and increase glucose uptake to support their rapid division and spread.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 12
Lab-grown eye cells could be the cure for blindness, study finds
Retinal cells grown from stem cells, called organoids, are reprogrammed and ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 9
Scientists discover how a single cell turns into a majestic tree
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time one way that a small molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 21
Life-altering research effectively cures brain cancer
These findings provide a promising basis for developing effective medications for glioblastoma, an aggressive, and thus far incurable cancer
JJ Shavit
- Feb 17
Gamechanging cancer innovation reverts cancer cells back into normal cells
Researchers have tested the possibility of artificially maturing breast cancer cells as an approach to turn them into normal cells.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 15
Cancer fighting protein depletes tumors of energy and boosts the body’s immunity
New anti-cancer therapies could simultaneously deplete tumors of energy and boost the body’s immune response against them.
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