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Scientists uncover hydralazine’s true target, opening new possibilities for treating hypertension and glioblastoma.
A new study reveals how hydralazine works at a molecular level and shows how this long trusted drug may help stop aggressive brain tumors.
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Inuit genetic variants in Greenland strongly control blood proteins tied to inflammation and heart health, revealing new clues to diabetes and cardiovascular risk.
HealthGenes and DNA reveal why heart disease risk is rising in GreenlandRebecca Shavit
Engineers at Northwestern University have built VoxeLite, a paper thin fingertip patch that matches the sensitivity of your skin, turning flat screens into believable textures and giving digital touch a realism it has never had before.
InnovationsTiny fingertip bandage delivers realistic touch and texture to electronic devicesMac Oliveau
A new systematic review finds that concentrated garlic extract mouthwash can match chlorhexidine against oral bacteria, raising hopes for a natural alternative.
HealthGarlic mouthwash is as effective as leading mouthwashes, with a catchRebecca Shavit
As antibiotic resistance rises, a Swansea led team has built a sugar coated nanogel that homes in on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and destroys even shielded biofilms, hinting at a new class of precision antibacterial therapies.
HealthSmart nanogel targets and destroys most-feared, antibiotic-immune bacteriumJoshua Shavit
A Texas A&M team has created a tiny biodegradable microneedle patch that delivers a healing signal directly into damaged heart muscle, reprograms immune cells and improves heart function after a heart attack in animal models.
HealthTiny microneedle patch shows promise fighting heart attacksMac Oliveau
A rare genetic form of Parkinson’s has helped scientists trace the disease back to its roots. In a new study, researchers show how a faulty mitochondrial protein sets off oxidative stress, drives alpha synuclein clumping and mirrors the damage seen in most patients, pointing to fresh targets for future therapies.
HealthResearchers discover the cellular cause of Parkinson’s diseaseJoseph Shavit
UC San Diego’s coralME tool maps gut microbe metabolism and diet responses, opening doors to personalized treatments for IBD and beyond.
HealthMeet CoralME: A new way to see the hidden metabolism of your gutJoseph Shavit
Artificial light at night harms sleep, mood, and health. A leading neuroscientist explains why it matters and what you can do.
HealthThe hidden health costs of artificial nighttime lightMac Oliveau
A picture of Fusarium venenatum. Gene-edited mycoprotein cuts emissions, land use, and resource demand while improving nutrition.
HealthGene-edited fungus tastes like meat and cuts protein’s climate impact by more than 50%Joshua Shavit
Daily oral GLP-1 pill orforglipron shows strong weight loss and blood sugar gains in two major trials.
HealthDaily oral GLP-1 pill delivers strong results treating diabetes and obesityRebecca Shavit
The second Molecular Muscle Experiment, MME-2, was launched to space from Cape Canaveral, USA, on 3 June 2021 with thousands of tiny C. elegans worms to live on board the International Space Station.
SpaceWorm experiments expose hidden health risks of deep space travelJoshua Shavit
Researchers at UCL have uncovered why individuals who experience anxiety and depression often struggle with persistent low self-belief in their abilities.
HealthNew research explains the root cause of persistent self doubtMac Oliveau
Clinical trial and lab study suggest that black cumin seed may help lower cholesterol and slow fat cell development while keeping appetite steady.
HealthHuman clinical trials reveal anti-obesity and heart-protective effects of black cuminMac Oliveau
Colin Shaw and his Human Evolutionary EcoPhysiology research group investigate the effects of the environment on people's health.
HealthLife may be reshaping our bodies and brains faster than evolution can handleRebecca Shavit
Study identifies shingles vaccine, sildenafil, and riluzole as promising Alzheimer’s treatments.
HealthShingles vaccine proves most promising drug for prevention of Alzheimer’s diseaseJoseph Shavit
Sugar shield on pancreatic tumors reveals new path for immune-based treatment. Study authors Abdel-Mohsen and Saini in Abdel-Mohsen's lab.
DiscoveriesNew antibody restores immune system to fight pancreatic cancerJoseph Shavit