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Why does one negative comment stick in our heads longer than ten compliments? The answer lies in what psychologists call the negativity bias — our brain’s natural tendency to focus more heavily on bad news, critical feedback, or unpleasant experiences than positive ones. As Verywell Mind explains, this bias is more than just being “pessimistic.” […]
For the 9.5 million people worldwide living with type 1 diabetes, daily insulin injections have long been the norm. But an extraordinary breakthrough may change that future. A man with type 1 diabetes has become the first person to produce his own insulin again after receiving transplanted donor cells that were gene-edited with CRISPR technology. […]
What if the passage of time didn’t have to take such a consistent toll on our minds? Forgetfulness, slower recall, and those unnerving “tip of the tongue” moments are often accepted as inevitable companions of growing older. A new line of research suggests that the brain’s decline doesn’t have to be a one-way street, and […]
The ‘blind box’ craze is booming. But are collectible toys like Labubu, Smiski, Dimoo, Pucky, Skullpanda, and Sonny Angel – sealed packages where buyers don’t know which figurine they’ll get, a hobby or a gambling addiction? Fueled by TikTok hype, celebrity endorsements, scarcity drops, and livestream sales, these toys have propelled one collectible manufactor, Pop […]
What if scientists could press fast-forward on evolution to quickly build better medicines? That’s essentially what Scripps Research has unveiled with T7-ORACLE, a clever “evolution engine” that reprograms proteins inside bacteria at astonishing speed — without harming the cell’s own DNA. Think of it as a safe test track where new protein versions can be […]
If snoring or sleep apnea has been turning your nights into a stop‑and‑start symphony, here’s a refreshingly simple twist: blowing a conch shell. A small study from India suggests that practicing shankh blowing — deep inhalation followed by a strong, sustained exhale through a traditional conch — can meaningfully ease obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms. […]
For decades, scientists have been looking in the wrong place when it comes to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. While researchers focused their attention on brain neurons, groundbreaking new research from the Gladstone Institutes reveals that the real action might be happening at your brain’s borders – in the specialized cells that form your blood-brain barrier. Think […]
A virus from black-eyed peas might just be the next big thing in cancer treatment — and no, you don’t have to eat your veggies to benefit! Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered that the cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV), a harmless plant virus, can supercharge the human immune system to hunt […]
In a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape the landscape of medicine, scientists at the University of Sydney’s Neely Lab and the Centenary Institute have unveiled PROTEUS (PROTein Evolution Using Selection). This innovative, virus-inspired biological machine is poised to accelerate the creation of more effective gene-editing tools, highly specific mRNA-based medicines, and therapeutic proteins designed […]
A new study from Emory University has revealed that psilocin — the active compound formed in the body after ingesting psilocybin from psychedelic mushrooms — may have a powerful effect on aging. According to the research, which involved both lab-grown human cells and live mice, psilocin significantly extended lifespan and improved markers of healthy aging. […]
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