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Time, species, and relationship quality mattered more than simply having an animal at home.
Time, species, and relationship quality mattered more than simply having an animal at home.
Hannah Shavit-Weinerupda
A rat study links water-based guava extract with lower glucose, healthier blood lipids and reduced oxidative damage.
HealthWater-based guava extract targets elevated blood sugar, cholesterol and heart diseaseMac Oliveau
The Meablex adjustable bionic arm uses soft robotics and magnetic sensors to improve comfort, safety, and control.
HealthUniversity of Melbourne start-up has developed a new, cutting-edge bionic prostheticJoshua Shavit
A new study finds that the balance of two hormones can predict how well people learn and overcome fear.
HealthHormone balance study reveals best time for learning and memoryRebecca Shavit
A new therapy targets cancer’s stress defenses, showing promise in early trials for mesothelioma patients with limited treatment options.
HealthNew mesothelioma treatment turns cancer’s defense into its weaknessMac Oliveau
Lipoic acid trisulfide strengthened a key muscle-repair signal and reduced chemical damage in early cell and mouse experiments.
HealthBreakthrough sulfur compound may slow muscle loss as we ageMac Oliveau
A CMLase aging enzyme removed substantial protein damage from preserved human eye, artery and skin tissue in laboratory tests.
HealthNew enzyme removes years of aging from skin and other human tissueHannah Shavit-Weiner
A breath acetone detector measures fat metabolism in 90 seconds and delivers readings that closely match laboratory equipment.
HealthHandheld breath detector reveals when the body starts burning fatMac Oliveau
Bee venom Parkinson’s treatment improved movement and memory when added to levodopa in mice, though its mechanism remains unknown.
HealthBee venom helps preserve memory in new Parkinson’s disease studyHannah Shavit-Weiner
A new study reveals that skin damage begins deep within collagen structure before visible signs appear, opening the door to earlier detection.
HealthNew study finds that skin damage begins before visible aging appearsRebecca Shavit
Two teleoperated robots work as a team to perform a laparoscopic gallbladder removal during a pre-clinical trial.
HealthSurgical First: Humanoid robots perform gallbladder surgery in living animalsMac Oliveau
Infant brains recognize organized music early, while rocking, swaying, and beat-matched movement emerge more slowly.
HealthBabies learn to ‘hear’ music and ‘dance’ within their first yearRebecca Shavit
A new study finds gene activity in blood may detect pancreatic cancer early, offering hope for better survival and earlier treatment.
HealthNew blood test successfully detects 90% of early-stage pancreatic cancersMac Oliveau
Loneliness appears more harmful than social isolation alone, with strong links to depression, anxiety and reduced wellbeing.
HealthThe hidden weight of loneliness on mental health and wellbeingMac Oliveau
Daylight saving time retinal disease risks rose after the spring clock change, while the fall shift was linked to lower rates.
HealthSpring daylight saving time shift linked to higher risk of retinal diseaseRebecca Shavit
Mechanically guided blood vessel growth could help engineers build organized capillary networks inside artificial tissues and organs.
HealthMIT scientists develop a new way to grow artificial blood vesselsRebecca Shavit
A new study shows astronauts can take diagnostic X-rays in space, opening the door to better health care and safer missions.
SpaceFirst x-rays captured in space mark breakthrough for astronaut healthJoseph Shavit