An extract of sandalwood oil has proven an effective prostate cancer treatment in miceOriginal image: Depositphotos A recent investigation revealed that in laboratory mice with prostate cancer, a substance derived from sandalwood oil demonstrated efficacy in delaying the initiation and progression of tumors, leading to cellular demise. Subsequent studies will investigate the potential of this extract...
The jumping worm (Amynthas agrestis) is one of at least 70 alien earthworm species in North AmericaJohn W. Reynolds A recent study from Stanford highlights the infiltration of numerous non-native earthworm species into North American soil over the past century. The study emphasizes the need for increased awareness of these invaders and their potential significant...
Lead author Adriana Dutkiewicz points to deposits left behind during the Sturtian glaciation in Australia's northern Flinders RangesProfessor Dietmar Müller/University of Sydney Geologists have provided fresh insights into Earth's natural temperature regulation system. They suggest that the movement of tectonic plates, which resulted in decreased volcanic activity, is the probable cause of the severe ice...
An algorithm using patient data may save patients months of trial and error with new medicationsDepositphotos The traditional method of trial and error, which often involves enduring adverse side effects, in the quest to find the suitable antidepressant could soon become obsolete for individuals dealing with major depressive disorder. A groundbreaking artificial intelligence model has...
Scientists found a surprising link between erectile dysfunction medication use and Alzheimer's risk Depositphotos Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors like Viagra are primarily recognized for their efficacy in treating erectile dysfunction. However, a study involving close to 270,000 men has contributed to the increasing evidence suggesting that these medications could also reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's...
Credit: Unsplash / Nicolas Thomas. In December 2020, the Chang'e-5 mission embarked on an extraordinary journey to the Moon, marking a milestone in lunar exploration. Its mission is to land, collect, and return rocks to Earth. This endeavor marked the first collection of lunar material in 45 years, offering a treasure trove of insights into...
Credit:Unsplash / Dan Cristian Pădureț. Carl Friedrich Gauss famously declared mathematics the "queen of the sciences." However, as history's renowned mathematician, he might have been slightly biased. Ask a physicist, and she might retort with the provocative analogy that "physics is to mathematics what sex is to masturbation." But regardless of whether mathematics wears the crown, it undoubtedly stands...
Stanford scientists have discovered a completely new type of microbe in the human microbiome, which they call ObelisksDepositphotos Trillions of microbes, spanning bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more, inhabit our bodies. Recently, Stanford researchers unearthed a fresh category of biological entities within us, dubbing them "Obelisks" with an air of mystery. The expansive microbiome we harbor continues...
Scientists have engineered skin-dwelling bacteria to produce their own anti-acne drugs. Credit: Pixaobay Researchers have shown a novel approach to combat acne by genetically modifying skin bacteria to produce proteins present in acne medications, highlighting a potential breakthrough in acne treatment. Acne initiates when hair follicles become obstructed with a combination of dead skin cells and...
Scientists are thinking about whether AI can use small lab-grown organs instead of computers to work better, by copying structures similar to brains. They call this Organoid Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence is getting a lot of attention as a big technological change right now. But Organoid Intelligence might push AI even more. Lab Tissue Organoids are artificial...
