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Nearly 1,000 overdoses reversed using naloxone distributed through vending machine
More than 107,000 Americans died from drug overdose in 2021, highlighting the need for evidence-based interventions.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2022


Researchers just modified a common respiratory virus to destroy cancerous tumors
A common respiratory virus, called adenovirus, to act like a Trojan horse to deliver genes for cancer therapeutics directly into tumor cells
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2022


Medical discovery substantially improves treatment of colorectal cancer
Scientists have discovered a rare gene in the tumors of some colorectal cancer patients which could lead to more personalized treatments.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2022


Current covid vaccines significantly improves cancer treatment
Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer are often treated with drugs that activate their immune system against the tumor.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2022


Gene carried by 60% of Europeans predisposes people to slimness
Researchers have discovered that those who have a certain version of a gene involved in cell nutrition tend to accumulate less fat.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2022


Groundbreaking research finds the cause of multiple sclerosis and a possible cure
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2022


Itchy eyes and a runny nose? It could be climate change
Airborne allergenic pollen, emitted from trees, weeds and grasses, is a major trigger of AAD, affecting 5% to 30% of the population.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2022


Revolutionary nano-based technology treats osteoporosis with no side effects
Researchers have created unique technology for treating osteoporosis that uses nanobubbles to deliver treatment to targeted areas of a body.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2022


Anti-KRAS drug delivers unprecedented results in pancreatic cancer care
A small molecule inhibitor that attacks the difficult to target, cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS, found in nearly 30 % of all human tumors
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2022


Groundbreaking scientific discovery rewrites the history of life on Earth
Diverse microbial life existed on Earth
3.75 billion years ago, suggests a new study challenging the current view of when life began.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2022


Scientists regrow hair lost due to male and female-pattern baldness
Over-the-counter remedies are available, but most of them don’t focus on the primary causes: oxidative stress and insufficient circulation.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2022


Space startup looks to build a robotic outpost near the Moon
At the center of the new company is an evolvable and scalable space platform, called a robotic outpost, that will serve multiple users.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2022


Groundbreaking study uncovers the cause of ADHD
Israeli scientists believe they cracked code to better understand the genetic causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2022


Scientists use ultrasound waves to move objects hands-free
The research opens the door for using contactless manipulation in industries where devices wouldn’t need a built-in power source to move.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2022


Should you get another booster? And if so, which vaccine should be used?
Researchers studied antibody-mediated neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 variants following a fourth vaccination with different vaccine boosters.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2022


Consistent exercise positively affects your body right down to its molecules and genes
Consistent exercise can change not just waistlines but the very molecules in the human body that influence how genes behave.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2022


Drinking one beer a day can improve your health and longevity
Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become wildly popular recently.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2022


Scientists discover protein that can repair heart muscle and regenerate organs
A protein that helps make neurons also works to reprogram scar tissue cells into heart muscle, and could play a role in future medicines.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2022


People lost over 50 pounds using new FDA-approved pill
People with obesity treated with a weekly dose of a new pill lost about 52 pounds on average, according to results of a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2022


Groundbreaking study identifies how exercise protects against Alzheimers and Parkinsons
Recent research suggests that exercise-induced activation of muscle, gut, liver, and adipose tissue may affect neural plasticity.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2022
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