New Treatment for Food Allergies? Dietary Supplement Shows Promising Results
A study from the University of Michigan has identified a new potential treatment for food allergies using inulin, a plant fiber known for its safety…
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An Improved Ozempic: Scientists Discover Method To Reduce Side Effects of Popular Weight Loss Drugs
University of Michigan research shows that manipulating brain proteins melanocortin 3 and 4 can boost the effectiveness of diabetes and weight-loss drugs, reducing side effects…
Arctic’s Cooling Power Has Plummeted by 25%, Alarming Study Reveals
Changes in the melting patterns of Antarctica and the slushy condition of Arctic ice are driving global warming toward the upper limits predicted by climate…
Promising New Obesity Treatment Shows No Side Effects in Initial Studies
This breakthrough may pave the way for innovative treatments for metabolic diseases that have reduced side effects. Obesity is a complex condition influenced by genetics,…
Life Beyond Earth? Webb Space Telescope Investigates a Surprising Nearby Ice Planet
Researchers used data from multiple space telescopes, including the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), to study the exoplanet LHS 1140 b, located 48 light-years away…
The Secret to Fast Muscles: It’s All in the Fluid Dynamics
University of Michigan researchers have discovered that water flow within muscle fibers greatly influences their contraction rates, challenging traditional understandings of muscle mechanics and potentially…
Mysterious Voyagers: Are We Drinking Water Delivered by Dark Comets?
A University of Michigan study reveals that up to 60% of near-Earth objects may be dark comets, containing ice that might have contributed to Earth’s…
Invisible Shield: Wearable Air Curtain Blocks 99.8% of Aerosol Viruses
Headworn tech from a University of Michigan startup could protect agricultural and industrial workers from airborne pathogens. Taza Aya has created a hard hat with…
Can Sleeping Better Mean Studying Less? New Research Uncovers Surprising Impact of Sleep on Learning
Sleep, or the absence of it, dramatically affects the neurons in the hippocampus. Two University of Michigan studies show that sleep is essential for memory…
AI Chip Breakthrough: Memristors Mimic Neural Timekeeping
In the brain, timekeeping is done with neurons that relax at different rates after receiving a signal; now memristors—hardware analogs of neurons—can do that too….
Alarming Trend – Young Adults’ Use of Popular Weight Loss Drugs Wegovy and Ozempic Skyrockets by 594%
Recent data reveals a sharp rise in the use of weight loss drugs among U.S. youth, with significant gender disparities and concerns over off-label use…
Running Out of Copper: A New Crisis for Renewable Energy?
The University of Michigan study highlights a significant shortfall in copper production necessary to meet U.S. renewable energy targets, suggesting a shift towards manufacturing hybrid…
Scientists Uncover Unexpected Hidden Dangers of a Common Antibiotic
In emergency rooms and intensive care units nationwide, healthcare professionals must quickly decide on antibiotics for patients suspected of having severe infections. A recent study…
New Research Reveals That Couples Who Drink Together Live Longer
The couple that drinks together might live longer together, too, says a University of Michigan researcher. In a recent study published in The Gerontologist, Kira…
Peering Through Cosmic Dust: James Webb Telescope Is on the Hunt for Newborn Planets
Planets form in disks of dust and gas called protoplanetary disks that whirl around a central protostar during its final assembly. Although several dozens of…
Folding the Future: How Origami Modules Are Redefining Construction
Foldable origami with thick panels opens a world of possibilities. For the first time, engineers at the University of Michigan have shown that load-bearing structures,…
These Popular Recreational Activities Could Be Increasing Your Risk of a Deadly Neurological Disease
Activities could be modifiable risk factors for the disease. A study from Michigan Medicine suggests that participating in recreational activities — including golfing, gardening or…
Biologists Construct Groundbreaking Tree of Life Using 1.8 Billion Letters of Genetic Code
Scientists have constructed a groundbreaking tree of life using 1.8 billion letters of genetic code. A recent study published in the journal Nature by an…