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iGEM uOttawa seeks sustainable semaglutide production amid Ozempic shortage.
A team of undergraduate researchers has developed an innovative way to produce essential medications more affordably and sustainably.
MIT engineers grew an artificial, muscle-powered structure that pulls both concentrically and radially, much like how the iris in the human eye acts to dilate and constrict the pupil.
First-ever multi-directional artificial muscles could revolutionize robotics
A Penn State study shows that replacing daily snacks with pecans can improve cholesterol and boost diet quality
Pecans found to improve cholesterol, diet quality and lower heart disease risk
Mitochondria act as cellular power plants, converting nutrients into energy. Their dysfunction has been tied to metabolic disorders.
Mitochondria may be the key to curing diabetes, study finds
A portable system created by researchers at the University of Missouri to measure motor function.
New AI-powered test provides early detection for Alzheimer’s and dementia
Microglia, the brain's primary immune defenders, are essential for preserving neural health.
New study reveals previously unknown cause of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
New research reveals that children's color perception remains stable across ages and cultures
Do children and adults experience color the same way?
More than six million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that slowly erodes memory and thinking skills.
Breakthrough study reveals connection between Alzheimer’s and intermittent fasting
A breakthrough in RNA splicing research reveals a hidden genetic switch that could halt aggressive cancers
Researchers discovered how to turn on cancer’s ‘kill switch’
Scientists have found a way to transform rice wine fermentation byproducts into a superfood rich in polyphenols, offering anti-aging benefits.
Scientists reveal the anti-aging potential of rice wine
Scientists uncover a hidden cause for ovarian cancer.
Major discovery identifies the cause of ovarian cancer
With increasing life expectancy, interest in determining the maximum human lifespan has grown.
New research defines the maximum age humans can reach
Science educator Bill Nye looks at the "Doomsday Clock," shortly before the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announces the latest decision on the "Doomsday Clock" minute hand.
Surprising link between doomsday clock, mental and physical health
A new study reveals a surprising link between white wine and increased skin cancer risk.
Red wine vs. white wine: Which one carries a higher cancer risk?
Researchers have developed a rosemary-based drug that improves memory and reduces brain inflammation.
Common herb restores memory and reduces inflammation for Alzheimer’s patients
This research brings us closer to a world where the brain has the capacity to heal itself
Breakthrough new drug can restore human vision loss, study finds
The popular “eight glasses a day” rule offers a simple guideline, but the reality is far more complex.
People don’t need as much water per day as previously thought