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The human heart can repair itself, and we now know how
A new study has revealed that the immune response system and the lymphatic system of the body are crucial in the heart's ability to repair.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2022


Researchers discover the genetic keys to a long life
Despite huge variation in lifespan and size, different animal species end their natural life with similar numbers of genetic changes.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2022


Your liver is just under three years old and that's critical for your health
The liver is an essential organ that takes care of clearing toxins in our bodies and has a unique capacity among organs to regenerate itself
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2022


Teen creates fire suppression extinguisher to combat wildfires
A teen in the San Francisco Bay Area has parlayed the tragedy of a 2018 wildfire to hopefully prevent the spread of future fire disasters.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2022


Research discovers where Alzheimer’s disease begins
Study has revealed that the Alzheimer’s protein amyloid-beta accumulates inside nerve cells spreading from cell to cell via nerve fibres.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2022


Does a very high dose of CBD affect driving? Surprising study results
Millions of consumers and patients around the world will be heartened by the results of the latest study on cannabis and driving.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2022


Scientists develop artificial skin that can feel pain
Researchers developed an SPS-enabled artificial skin which mimicks human skin for pain perception and sensitivity to touch.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2022


Turning high-rise buildings into batteries
With the rapid reduction in the costs of renewable energy generation, there is a growing need for energy storage technologies.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2022


What's in a name? Popularity trends the same for both babies and dogs
Examining trends in the popularity of baby names and dog breeds can be a proxy for understanding ecological and evolutionary change.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2022


Ultrasound-assisted laser vaporizes arterial plaque
Researchers developed a method that combines a low-power laser with ultrasound to remove arterial plaque safely and efficiently.
Joseph Shavit
May 30, 2022


Just being exposed to new things makes people ‘ready to learn’
Before they enter a classroom, people learn to identify commonplace objects like a “dog” and a “chair” just by encountering them in life.
Joseph Shavit
May 30, 2022


Cutting-edge teleportation technology is taking cybersecurity to new, “unhackable” heights
A cutting-edge teleportation technology is taking cybersecurity to new, “unhackable” heights using miniscule particles of light or “beams.”
Joseph Shavit
May 29, 2022


Meet QuitBet -- the motivational game that helps people quit smoking
Quitbet is an innovative way to help people quit smoking – by letting them bet on themselves and win real money.
Joseph Shavit
May 29, 2022


Protein supplement controls Type 2 diabetes, study finds
Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.
Joseph Shavit
May 29, 2022


When AI is the inventor, who gets the patent?
The day is coming – some say has already arrived – when artificial intelligence starts to invent things that its human creators could not.
Joseph Shavit
May 29, 2022


Next-gen synthetic antibiotic destroys drug-resistant bacteria
A new antibiotic derived from computer models of bacterial gene products, appears to neutralize even drug-resistant bacteria.
Joseph Shavit
May 29, 2022


Missing link between Alzheimer's and vascular disease found?
Scientists have known that people with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer's.
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2022


Amazing new sensor enables vehicles to detect road conditions in real-time
Researchers from UC3M have patented a sensor and a method for detecting road conditions while a vehicle is moving in real-time.
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2022


New findings shed light on the origin of our galaxy's supermassive black hole
Newly discovered black holes in dwarf galaxies shed light on the origin of our galaxy's central supermassive black hole.
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2022


Heart Age Test gives a ‘wake up call’ to prevent heart attack and stroke deaths
A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes
Joseph Shavit
May 27, 2022
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