A Daily Beet Juice Shot May Lower Blood Pressure: Here’s How It Works
If you’ve ever thought a simple glass of beet juice was just another health fad, think again — new research suggests it may be exactly…
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Overcoming the Negativity Bias: Strategies for a Brighter Outlook
Why does one negative comment stick in our heads longer than ten compliments? The answer lies in what psychologists call the negativity bias — our…
A Gene-Editing Breakthrough: First Type 1 Diabetic Produces His Own Insulin Again
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…
Could One Protein Unlock a Younger Brain?
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…
Beyond the Box: Why Adults Are Hooked on Blind Collectibles
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…
Meet the Evolution Engine Speeds Up Protein Design — and Tomorrow’s Medicines
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…
Conch Blowing Eases Apnea Symptoms
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…
Alzheimer’s Risk Starts at Brain’s Border Cells
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,…
Black-Eyed Pea Virus Trains Immune System to Fight Cancer!
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…
PROTEUS: A New Dawn for Medicine – How Mammalian Cells Are Revolutionizing Gene Editing
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…