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Slow-Release Ketamine Tablet Reduces Depression Levels By 50%

Healthcare, Medicine /

A clinical trial revealed that a slow-release, twice-weekly ketamine tablet significantly reduced depression symptoms. “Unlike current ketamine treatments requiring medical supervision, this tablet can be taken at home.” Over the past 20 years, research has primarily focused on injectable and nasal spray ketamine, which necessitates medical monitoring for two hours post-administration. This new tablet form […]

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GR-1 Humanoid Uses Multi-Camera Vision

Robotics, Science /

Fourier Intelligence’s engineers opted for a vision-only approach with their sleek GR-1 general-purpose humanoid, foregoing a full suite of next-generation sensors like radar and LiDAR. Six RGB cameras positioned around its frame equip the GR-1 with a complete 360-degree view of its surroundings. This configuration supports the creation of a birds-eye-view map using camera data,

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Garlic May Help Reduce Blood Sugar and Cholesterol

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Incorporating garlic into your diet—whether fresh, sprinkled, or infused in oil—can help manage blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A meta-analysis of 22 studies with 29 randomized, controlled trials by researchers from Southeast University and Xizang Minzu University in China has confirmed that garlic consumption is associated with reduced glucose and certain fat molecules. Glucose and

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The Anti-Aging Compound Rejuvenates Youth Indicators Effectively

Biology, Genetics, Science /

In pre-clinical studies, a small molecule successfully stimulated neuron regeneration, decreased inflammation, and enhanced memory, speed, coordination, grip strength, and other factors. These findings hold significant promise for aging and associated diseases. Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center investigated telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT), an enzyme crucial for synthesizing and elongating telomeres—the

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Autonomous Humanoid Robot Shadow-Boxes with Limited Kung Fu Proficiency

Robotics, Science /

Researchers at Stanford University’s lab adapted a Unitree H1 humanoid robot, equipping it with modifications and employing a webcam to mimic human movements. This training method enables the robot, named HumanPlus, to autonomously perform tasks typically undertaken by humans, including chores like folding laundry. Zipeng Fu, Qingqing Zhao, and Qi Wu led the development of

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New Dinosaur Named After a Deity Due to its Unique Headgear

Biology, Science /

The Natural History Museum of Utah has unveiled a previously undiscovered species of horned, herbivorous dinosaur, an ancestor of the Triceratops. Its distinctive and impressive headgear has led to it being named after a deity. Paleontologists discovered fragments of the dinosaur’s skull in 2019 in northern Montana, near the US-Canada border. As they began assembling

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A Commonly Overlooked Exercise for Relieving Lower Back Pain

Healthcare, Medicine /

A high-end ergonomic chair or frequent physio sessions with special equipment may not be the ultimate answer to non-specific lower back pain. An Australian randomized controlled trial has discovered a highly effective method to alleviate unexplained lower back pain that requires no special equipment and is freely accessible anytime, anywhere. Walking daily not only boosts

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Do Plants Have Surprising Intelligence? Cornell Discovers in Goldenrod

Biology, Science /

Recent research reveals that goldenrod plants exhibit a form of intelligence by adjusting their responses to herbivores based on neighboring plants and environmental cues, challenging conventional notions of intelligence. Goldenrod can sense the presence of nearby plants without physical contact, using cues like far-red light ratios reflected from leaves. When grazed upon by herbivores, it

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Study Reveals Why Some Don’t Get COVID Despite Infection

Healthcare, Medicine /

A UK-based study involved volunteers allowing scientists to deliberately infect them with SARS-CoV-2, aiming to understand why some individuals naturally avoid contracting COVID-19. This pioneering research could lead to improved vaccines and treatments.

Previous studies have examined COVID-19’s effects on patients, but none have tracked the disease from the initial entry of the virus to the development of illness. The newly published research by University College London (UCL) addresses this gap.

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