Stanford scientists develop synthetic molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
Researchers developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immune activation.
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Joseph Shavit
- 7 hours ago
Breakthrough study identifies how exercise protects against Alzheimers and Parkinsons
Research suggests that exercise-induced activation of systems such as muscle, gut, liver, and adipose tissue may affect neural plasticity.
Joseph Shavit
- 9 hours ago
Scientists discover protein that can repair heart muscle and regenerate organs
A protein that helps make neurons also works to reprogram scar tissue cells into heart muscle cells, in partnership with a second protein.
Joseph Shavit
- 15 hours ago
People lost over 50 pounds using new FDA-approved pill
In this study, about nine out of 10 individuals with obesity lost weight, said Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, associate professor of Medicine.
Joseph Shavit
- 16 hours ago
Breakthrough treatment kills prostate cancer, study finds
Findings could help address the growing threat of treatment resistance in prostate cancer and lead to improved treatments for other cancers
Joseph Shavit
- 17 hours ago
‘Liquid windows’ inspired by squid skin can help buildings save energy
Researchers have developed a multilayered fluidic system that can reduce the energy costs of heating, cooling and lighting buildings.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes
Scientists has identified two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that have lifelong consequences.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Groundbreaking diabetes discovery brings the world closer to life without insulin
People with a severe form of diabetes, where the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce or no longer produce enough insulin.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Green Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce dangerous body fat, study finds
The green Mediterranean diet (MED) significantly reduces dangerous visceral adipose tissue, a type of fat around internal organs.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Transgenes in the gut found to reverse cancer and Type 2 diabetes
Residing within the human gut are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that can impact a variety of chronic human ailments.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Groundbreaking vaccine proven effective against skin and pancreatic cancer
Vaccination with senescent cells significantly reduces the development of tumours in experimental models of melanoma and pancreatic cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Life expectancy can be as much as 14 years shorter in violent countries
According to the research, violent deaths are responsible for a high proportion of the differences in lifetime uncertainty.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
First real-world study links electric vehicle use to health and the environment
The first-ever study showed that electric cars are associated with real-world reductions in both air pollution and respiratory problems.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Groundbreaking "water battery" is greener, safer and longer-lasting than lithium-ion batteries
Lightweight, high-capacity lithium-ion batteries are widely used in mobile phones, laptops, and other necessities in today’s world.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Scientists develop a cure for diabetes using ultrasound
Are we moving closer to the day when diabetes is no longer monitored and managed with blood tests, insulin injections and drug treatments?
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
World's first graphene circuit generates limitless power from thermal motion
Physicist has successfully developed a circuit capable of capturing graphene's thermal motion and converting it into an electrical current.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Gamechanging arthritis treatment replaces injections with pills
For people suffering through chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Groundbreaking study reveals the connection between sugar, the gut and obesity
Study found that dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain of events that leads to metabolic disease and pre-diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Novel fabric coating significantly reduces microplastic pollution from washing clothes
In a world swamped by fast fashion – an industry that produces a high-volume of cheaply made clothing at an immense cost to the environment.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Scientists detect 8 possible alien 'technosignatures' eminating from nearby stars
Scientists have streamlined the search for extraterrestrial life by using a new algorithm to organize the data from their telescopes.
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