Credit: Pixabay Researchers in the US purport to have condensed certain health benefits of exercise into an ingestible pill. Although still in its infancy, this innovative medication has shown promising results in preliminary tests on rodents, harnessing a natural metabolic pathway typically activated by physical activity. When administered daily to mice, the drug, known as SLU-PP-332, appears...
Credit: Pixaobay We understand that diets rich in meat aren't environmentally friendly or healthy. How willing are you to adopt a more sustainable eating habit? Would you consider replacing your current choices with select cuts of python meat? A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers explored the viability of commercial-scale python farming and...
If milk is hard for you to digest, you might have a genetic variant that could make it possible for the beverage to also lower your risk of developing diabetes. Credit: Pixaobay Contrary to common beliefs, a recent study suggests that individuals who are lactose intolerant might benefit from daily milk consumption as a preventive...
The latest advancements in Brain-Machine Interfaces feature functional ultrasound (fUS), a non-invasive technique for reading brain activity. This innovation has shown promising results in controlling devices with minimal delay and without the need for frequent recalibration. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Functional ultrasound (fUS) represents a significant advancement in Brain-Machine Interface technology, providing a less invasive way to...
Formica wood ant. Credit: Pixaobay Locking together beneficial traits, supergenes confer significant evolutionary advantages. However, this association comes with potential costs, as it becomes exceedingly challenging to eliminate detrimental mutations. Traditionally, it has been believed that sexual reproduction evolved as a means for organisms to mix or recombine different alleles (gene variations) in the next generation, creating...
While complex, increased risk of suicidal ideation could come down to blood compounds Depositphotos In a discovery with potential implications for personalized medicine and therapy, scientists have identified blood compounds associated with thoughts of suicide. Researchers from the University of California (UC) San Diego have discovered biomarkers associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, disrupting intercellular communication and potentially contributing...
Credit: Unsplash. In recent years, coconut oil has enjoyed a stellar reputation, championed for its perceived health benefits and versatile applications, ranging from dental hygiene to insect repellent. Once hailed as a dietary "superfood," the latest research is challenging the narrative promoted by the "clean eating" and "wellness" trends of the past few decades. Unveiling Potential...
Credit: Pixaobay The idea that reducing meat consumption enhances cardiovascular health is not groundbreaking, but previous studies affirming this have often been hindered by confounding factors like genetics, background, and lifestyle. Now, researchers have minimized many of these variables by conducting a study on identical twins, comparing the effects of a healthy omnivore diet with...
The struggle is real: Sugar and fat form a dangerous diet duoDepositphotos It's not surprising that, overall, we consume excessive amounts of sugar. Researchers have discovered that when our craving for sweetness is satisfied, it is replaced by a sudden inclination for fatty foods, potentially disrupting metabolic functions and contributing to weight issues. Hormonal Mechanism Unveiled...
Green light: It's not a silver bullet, but scientists say this study makes the case for keeping plants central in strategies to counter the impact of climate change. Credit: Pixaobay In the realm of climate change research and its extensive effects on the planet, positive findings are rare. However, an international team of scientists may...
