DNA Danger: Physicists Expose Fat Droplets’ Hidden Threat
Fat serves as an essential component of the human body, functioning not only as an energy storage and release mechanism but also playing pivotal roles…
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Discovering the Genetic Secrets of Immunity – Scientists Are Bringing Extinct Molecules Back to Life
Researchers have delved into molecular “de-extinction,” studying ancient genomes for potential antibiotics. Their work unearthed antimicrobial molecules from Neanderthals and Denisovans, challenging traditional notions of…
Scientists Discover New Promising Target for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
Levels of the TRIM11 protein were found to be reduced in models of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Penn Medicine. The study suggests…
The First Step to Life: Hitting Reset To Start a New Embryo
Recent collaborative research conducted by scientists in the United States and China unveils the mechanism through which a fertilized egg cell, also known as a…
3 Things You Should Know: Climate Change’s Impact on Extreme-Weather Events
Michael Mann and collaborators conducted research into the impact of climate change on extreme weather occurrences such as wildfires. Their findings suggest that under the…
Tooth Decay Surprise: New Bacterial Culprit Discovered
A large study in children reveals Selenomonas sputigena’s crucial role as a collaborative partner of Streptococcus in the development of dental cavities. A collaborative study…
Unlocking the Secrets of “Good Fat” – Protein Discovery Advances Potential Treatments for Obesity and Diabetes
Findings represent the first structural details of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), which allows fat tissue to burn off calories as heat. New research has unlocked…
RSV – A Serious Health Threat That the Public Knows Little About
A recent study by the Annenberg Public Policy Center reveals a general lack of knowledge among Americans about RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). The survey indicates…
Innovative Design Doubles Efficiency of Lightweight Solar Cells for Space
University of Pennsylvania researchers have proposed a new design for lightweight 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (2D TMDC) solar cells, which could potentially double their efficiency…
The Social Virus: How Our Behaviors Can Spread Faster Than a Pandemic
A model has been developed by researchers to analyze disease transmission, taking into account the influence of social dynamics, particularly the impact of social norms…
Hidden Dangers: How Pregnancy Complications Can Haunt Mothers for 50 Years
A new study that utilizes extensive and racially inclusive data has revealed that complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth can have fatal consequences for as…
Scientists Reveal: Does Money Really Buy Happiness?
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University have found a consistent correlation between higher incomes and increased happiness for the majority of people,…
Pure Water Breakthrough in Neutrino Detection
An international team of scientists has made a breakthrough in detecting neutrinos using pure water instead of the expensive liquid scintillator that was previously used….
12 Recommendations To Protect the Integrity of Survey Research
Science requires data, and survey research is one important means of gathering it. Surveys provide a scientific way of acquiring information that is used to…
Chemicals Commonly Found in Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Products Could Contribute to Preterm Birth
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that chemicals present in the vagina, possibly from personal care…
Sleep Soundly: New Insights Could Pave the Way for Novel Treatments for Insomnia
Texas A&M biologist Alex Keene and his team used variant-to-gene mapping, a predictive genomics approach, to demonstrate that the gene Pig-Q plays a role in…
New Harmful Effects of Vaping: Study Finds Lung Inflammation Worse in E-Cigarette Users Than Smokers
A recent study, published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, has found that individuals who use electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, experience greater lung inflammation compared…
New Research Shows How Ketamine Acts As “Switch” in the Brain
According to a new study by researchers at Penn Medicine, ketamine, which is well-known as an anesthetic and is becoming increasingly popular as an antidepressant,…
