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Banana protein antiviral is a 'silver bullet' against all known coronaviruses and influenza
Paper details the efficacy of H84T-BanLec against all known human-infecting coronaviruses, including MERS, the original SARS, and SARS-CoV-2
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


Not all Vikings were from Scandinavia, researchers find
Invaders, pirates, warriors – the history books taught us Vikings were brutal predators who travelled by sea from Scandinavia to pillage.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


New research uncovers why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


Breakthrough Play-Doh-like material can revolutionize electronics
‘Like conductive Play-Doh’: breakthrough new material could point way to new class of materials for electronics and devices.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


Groundbreaking fossil discovery sheds light on the origins of lizards
A fossil discovery from Scotland has provided new information on the early evolution of lizards, during the time of the dinosaurs.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


Fossil discovery rewrites the history of life on Earth, researchers find
Diverse microbial life existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago, suggests a new study challenging the view of when life began.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


Newly discovered enzyme reverses age-related muscle loss
An international team of researchers have published findings that could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration due to age
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


Best evidence yet that lowering blood pressure can prevent dementia
A global study has provided the strongest evidence to date that lowering blood pressure in later life can cut the risk of dementia.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2022


For the first time, scientists discover exotic quantum state at room temperature
For the first time, physicists have observed novel quantum effects in a topological insulator at room temperature.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2022


Vocal communication originated over 400 million years ago
Vocalizations as a resource for communication is common among several groups of vertebrates: singing birds, croacking frogs, or barking dogs
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2022


Three critical factors keep your brain sharp and healthy
Your brain is pretty fabulous. Around 100 billion nerve cells work together to keep you nimble and quick in your thinking.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2022


Groundbreaking topical gel treats and prevents gum disease at home
The research lays the groundwork for a non-invasive treatment for gum disease that people could apply to the gums at home.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2022


Video gaming associated with better cognitive performance in children
2,000 child study found that those who played video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2022


Insects affect electric fields in the atmosphere, researchers find
The electric charge of insects can cause changes in the electricity of the atmosphere which are comparable with weather processes.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2022


Researchers identify molecule that reduces Alzheimers disease
Study led by IDOR found positive correlations regarding lipoxin A4 on cognitive brain functions and the endocannabinoid system
Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2022


Green juices burn body fat and improve digestion, new study finds
Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2022


MIT sleep study delivers eye-opening and unexpected results
More sleep seems to provide big benefits: Many people find it gives them increased energy, emotional control, and improved wellbeing.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2022


Injectable hydrogel substantially relieves lower back pain, research finds
A hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving chronic low back pain caused by DDD.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2022


Next generation heat-proof material revolutionizes aerospace technology
Super-hard, high-temperature, “high-entropy” carbides demonstrate plasmonic properties useful for a wide range of aerospace applications
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2022


Sleep is the new 8th measure of cardiovascular health
Study using the American Heart Association framework provides evidence that sleep is integral to preserving heart health
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2022
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