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Groundbreaking new compound eradicates the MRSA superbug

A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists

Anti-cancer drug shows incredible promise in human clinical trials

A drug that spurs programmed cell death in cancer cells, found only minor side effects in patients with end-stage cancers.

Researchers discover enzyme that reverses muscle loss due to old age

The authors said their work demonstrates the importance of enzyme GCN5 in maintaining the expression of key structural proteins in muscle.

Earth can stabilize run-away climate change on its own, MIT study concludes

The Earth’s climate has undergone some big changes, from global volcanism to planet-cooling ice ages and dramatic shifts in solar radiation.

Banana protein antiviral is a 'silver bullet' against coronavirus and influenza

When COVID-19 occurred, we of course wanted to study the therapy’s potential and discovered it was effective against every type of corona.

Danish quantum physicists make groundbreaking discovery

Team solved a problem that has caused quantum researchers headaches for years. The researchers can now control two quantum light sources

New technology pulls clean drinking water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input

Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water for this purpose, but doing so requires a large amount of energy.

Groundbreaking solid state lithium metal EV battery charges in just 15 minutes

They claim that they can increase the autonomy of an electric car by up to 80%, and it that it can charge from 0 to 80% in just 15 minutes.

Researchers identify the cause of Earth's last ice age

A new study led by University of Arizona researchers may have solved two mysteries that have long puzzled paleo-climate experts.

Groundbreaking topical gel treats and prevents gum disease at home

A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation.