Major breakthrough produces first-ever rheumatoid arthritis vaccine
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects up to 1% of the global population and approximately 1.3 million people in the US.
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Joseph Shavit
- 6 days ago
Researchers Use Egg Whites to Remove Salt and Microplastics from Seawater
The material is an aerogel, a lightweight and porous material that can be used in many types of applications including water filtration.
Joseph Shavit
- 6 days ago
Groundbreaking AI-powered system designs novel cancer drug in 30 days
The drug has the potential to be a new therapy for a variety of cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- 7 days ago
Colds and flu can be prevented with a common mineral supplement, study finds
A new meta-analysis of 28 randomized controlled trials has now strengthened the notion that supplementing zinc could prevent symptoms.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 20
Breakthrough transparent solar cells generate power 1000x more efficiently
A team of researchers has developed a highly transparent solar cell using a 2D atomic sheet that could change the perception of solar energy
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 20
Major breakthrough finds most accurate predictor of human intelligence
To understand the remarkable cognitive abilities that underlie intelligence, scientists look to their biological foundations in the brain.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 20
International team of researchers discover the cause of lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which causes inflammation in organs and joints, affects movement and the skin, and causes fatigue.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 20
New gene-editing technique could reverse vision loss and blindness in humans
Researchers in China have successfully restored the vision of mice with retinitis pigmentosa, one of the major causes of blindness in humans
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 20
Attending live sport improves wellbeing and reduces loneliness, study finds
Attending live sporting events has been found to improve levels of wellbeing and reduce feelings of loneliness, according to new research
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 20
New research reveals the surprising global impact of insomnia
The consequences of insomnia go well beyond the individual, with cascading effects on families, employers and global economies.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 19
A giant planet is hiding in our solar system according to scientists
The Solar System is a dynamic environment, teeming with millions of celestial bodies in constant motion. From planets to moons and comets.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 19
What's your dog's age in human years? New UCSD formula is far more accurate
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 19
Do electrons actually spin? Here's why the answer is really important
Deep inside all matter in the universe, electrons are buzzing around and behaving as if they are spinning around on their axes like tops.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 19
You can power your home for days using half the water you need to flush the toilet
I wanted to replace all the diesel generators in New Caledonia and all the remote areas that didn't need to rely on dirty diesel.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 19
Two FDA-approved drugs combine to dramatically reduce lung cancer tumors
Cancer treatments have been evolving towards personalization, tailored to specific genetic and molecular patterns of individual tumors.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 19
Scientists develop the first-ever eco-friendly, biodegradable, biorecyclable glass
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly glass of biological origin made from biologically derived amino acids or peptides.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 19
Common cold can give children immunity against COVID-19, study finds
During the pandemic medical doctors and researchers noticed that children and adolescents infected with COVID-19 became less ill than adults
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 18
First-ever mobile app developed to cure tinnitus
After two decades of searching for a cure for tinnitus researchers announced promising results from a trial of a new app-based therapy.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 18
MIT scientists extract CO2 straight out of seawater to save the oceans
As CO2 builds up in the Earth’s atmosphere, research teams around the world have spent years seeking ways to remove the gas efficiently.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 18
mRNA vaccines key to eradicate pancreatic cancer, studies find
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center are exploring mRNA vaccines as a new treatment option for pancreatic cancer.
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