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Alzheimer's disease can be identified before symptoms emerge
New research has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022


Pig collagen corneas can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022


MicroRNA can regrow 90% of lost hair, new research finds
Researchers have identified a microRNA (miRNA) that could promote hair regeneration and could be a candidate for future drug development.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022


Man's best friend is helping researchers develop gel treatment for childhood cancer
New research using pet dogs could pave the way for a new immunotherapy treatment for one of the most common childhood cancers, Sarcoma.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022


Silver-bullet antibody kills all known SARS-CoV-2 variants
Scientists have been searching for an antibody that would be broadly neutralizing — able to fight off any viral variant that might emerge.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022


The exceptional case of a person who survived 12 tumors revolutionizing cancer treatment
The work also shows how a new technique—single-cell analysis—can detect tumours at very early stages, or a predisposition to developing them
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022


Researchers solve the mystery of how different brain regions are connected
To understand how our brain works, there is no getting around investigating how different brain regions are connected with each other.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022


Breakthrough solar technology extracts 400% more salt from seawater
A new solar-powered desalination technology will significantly reduce the cost of desalination and quadruple the volume of production.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2022


NASA researchers believe that warp drive is possible
Warp drive is said to be the holy grail of space exploration and possesses the capability of faster than light speed travel.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2022


The secret of a pearls beauty revealed for the first time
Pearl oysters are an important animal for farming in Japan as they produce the beautiful pearls, which are of economic value.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2022


Researchers discover vital new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
A pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2022


Breakthrough research uses copper to fight cancer
New research about how cancer-related proteins bind the metal and how they interact with other proteins, opens up potential new drug targets
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2022


The earth-sun distance found to dramatically alter seasons
An unrecognized effect boosts or diminishes the Pacific cold tongue, likely impacting El Niño/La Niña events and North American weather
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2022


Researchers solve the mystery of how all life on Earth began
Chemical evolution was first proposed in the 1920s as the idea that life first originated with the formation of macromolecules.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022


Groundbreaking oral medication prevents and treats type 1 diabetes
Researchers have developed an oral medication to treat diabetes that controls insulin levels while simultaneously reversing the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022


MIT researchers made implantable batteries lighter, safer and 50% longer lasting
Pacemakers and other medical devices, as well as long-distance drones and remote sensors, would require fewer battery replacements.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022


Sugar substitutes found to affect the human body in surprising ways
Sugar substitutes or artificial sweeteners – are supposed to deliver all the sweetness of sugar without all the calories.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022


Train your brain to hear better in chaotic and noisy environments
Speed, or “rate,” of sound changes can make it difficult to understand speech in challenging situations, such as in noisy environments.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022


Groundbreaking discovery enables people with paralysis to walk again
A study by Lausanne-based scientists has identified the neurons that may help to improve walking ability post-paralysis.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022


Portable technology transforms seawater into drinking water at the push of a button
MIT developed portable desalination unit, weighing less than 10 kilograms, that can remove particles and salts to generate drinking water.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2022
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