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In a denture-based clinical trial, arginine raised plaque pH after sugar, reduced key biofilm carbohydrates, and reshaped bacteria linked to decay.
Clinical trial finds arginine keeps dental plaque less acidic after sugar and shifts biofilm structure in people with active caries.
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The Penn State research team used advanced super‑resolution microscopy, a type of imaging technique that can peer into cells at the nanoscale — about 10,000 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair — to study neurons grown in petri dishes in the lab.
Health‘Gatekeeper’ lining brain cells may guard against Alzheimer’s diseaseMac Oliveau
Scientists identify SLAMF6 as an internal T cell brake and develop blocking antibodies that boost anti-tumor responses in mice.
HealthScientists discover why some cancer treatments stop workingHannah Shavit-Weiner
A fast-aging fish reveals how kidneys decline with age and how a common drug helps protect kidney health.
HealthFast-aging fish reveals how kidneys age and how a common drug protects themHannah Shavit-Weiner
Researchers tracked fat tissue through diet and gastric bypass. Major weight loss cut immune cells and normalized gene activity.
HealthModest weight loss may form new and healthier fat cells, study findsMac Oliveau
New research shows how language and consciousness interact, revealing why words matter more to awareness than once thought.
HealthThe hidden role of language in consciousnessMac Oliveau
Decades-long study links moderate coffee or tea intake to lower dementia risk and slower cognitive decline.
Health2-3 cups of coffee a day can lower dementia risk and slow cognitive declineMac Oliveau
Hall's team demoing a Smart Underwear Prototype.
Health‘Smart Underwear’ sheds new light on just how often humans pass gasJoseph Shavit
BrainIAC, a new AI model, analyzes brain MRIs to predict dementia risk, tumor mutations, and brain cancer survival.
HealthBrain MRIs and AI predict brain age, cancer survival, and other diseasesShy Cohen
A small crossover study suggests natural daylight can improve glucose stability and metabolic signals in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
HealthStudy finds indoor daylight could support healthier metabolismRebecca Shavit
Researchers at Penn and Mayo developed a blood test that detects pancreatic cancer early, raising hopes for better survival.
HealthNew blood markers could detect early-onset pancreatic cancerHannah Shavit-Weiner
New research shows guided dreams during REM sleep can help solve creative problems and boost insight after waking.
HealthGuided dreams during REM sleep can boost problem solvingMac Oliveau
A new sunlight activated nanospray kills bacteria, reduces pain, stops bleeding, and speeds diabetic wound healing.
HealthNew sunlight-powered nanospray heals infected diabetic woundsHannah Shavit-Weiner
New MRI research shows yawning shifts brain fluid in unexpected ways, offering clues to why the behavior evolved.
HealthYawning may quietly protect your brain, study findsHannah Shavit-Weiner
A new pill lowered bad cholesterol by nearly 60% in a major trial and could change heart disease prevention.
HealthOnce-daily pill called enlicitide lowers bad cholesterol levels by 60%Hannah Shavit-Weiner
Ancient Neandertal DNA weakened a muscle enzyme still affecting athletic performance and health in people today.
HealthNeanderthal enzyme appears to play a significant role in athletic performanceAmyn Bhai
A large study finds city trees linked to lower heart disease risk, while grass and shrubs show higher risk.
HealthNeighborhood trees linked to lower rates of heart disease, study findsMac Oliveau