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A clinical trial finds baduanjin lowers blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking, with benefits lasting one year.
A traditional Chinese exercise routine reduced blood pressure as much as brisk walking in a year-long clinical trial.
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A WashU study links a plasma tau marker to symptom timing, predicting Alzheimer’s onset within about three to four years.
HealthNew blood test predicts when Alzheimer’s symptoms will beginMac Oliveau
MIT engineers used a language model to pick yeast-friendly codons, boosting production of six proteins, including trastuzumab.
AIAI breakthrough could dramatically lower the cost of drug developmentShy Cohen
A Blood study finds ultra-endurance races can stiffen red blood cells and speed molecular aging, with stronger effects at 171 km.
HealthResearchers link ultra-endurance running to accelerated red blood cell agingAmyn Bhai
New human antibodies block Epstein-Barr virus infection in mice, offering hope for transplant patients at high risk.
HealthFirst-of-its-kind antibody blocks Epstein Barr virus – carried by 95% of peopleMac Oliveau
Scarisoara Ice Cave in Romania. A 5,000-year-old cave bacterium shows resistance to modern antibiotics while producing compounds that kill pathogens.
Health5,000-year-old ice bacterium found resistant to 10 modern antibioticsRebecca Shavit
A new study links age-related hearing loss to brain network changes using a Functional-Structural Ratio on MRI.
HealthScientists reveal a link between hearing loss and cognitive declineHannah Shavit-Weiner
Prof. Hoorn’s study highlights music as a key enhancer of empathetic communication in human-robot interaction.
HealthResearchers use music and empathetic speech in robots to combat lonelinessShy Cohen
Study finds ovarian cancer activates survival defenses within hours of treatment, pointing to a new combination therapy strategy.
HealthResearchers repurpose existing lung cancer drug to fight ovarian tumorsMac Oliveau
A brief OSK gene pulse in learning-activated engram neurons restored memory in aged and Alzheimer’s-model mice.
HealthRejuvenating neurons found to restore learning and memoryHannah Shavit-Weiner
Sensors on loose clothing track movement more accurately than tight wearables, opening new possibilities for health tech and robotics.
HealthMotion sensors perform better when attached to loose clothingHannah Shavit-Weiner
A new MIT capsule can ping a confirmation signal within 10 minutes of swallowing, then largely breaks down, aiming to improve medication adherence.
HealthMIT scientists create pill capsule sensor to help doctors track missed dosesMac Oliveau
Researchers mapped how Lac-Phe, a compound raised by intense exercise, suppresses appetite in mice by targeting hunger neurons and KATP channels.
HealthSweating may naturally suppress hunger, scientists findJoshua Shavit
Colorblindness may delay bladder cancer detection, increasing mortality risk. Early screening and awareness are essential.
HealthColorblindness linked to higher risk of delayed bladder cancer detectionMac Oliveau
VR tests show autonomous prosthetic arms feel most “yours” when they move at human-like speed, about a 1-second reach
HealthProsthetic arm blurs the line between machine and human bodyShy Cohen
Engineered nanoparticles destroy melanoma tumors in mice using safe, low-power near-infrared light.
HealthNanoparticles help low-powered lasers remove melanoma tumorsHannah Shavit-Weiner
In a denture-based clinical trial, arginine raised plaque pH after sugar, reduced key biofilm carbohydrates, and reshaped bacteria linked to decay.
HealthSimple amino acid in saliva could help you keep that beautiful smileMac Oliveau