Could GLP-1 drugs help curb addiction? Large veteran study points to potential benefit
A major study of US veterans suggests that GLP-1 diabetes medications may influence addiction-related outcomes, revealing a surprising…
Ancient Milky Way stars challenge the age of the universe and the Hubble tension
The oldest stars in the Milky Way are forcing a fresh look at one of cosmology’s biggest arguments.…
Learning strengthens coordination among sensory neurons in the brain
When you get better at a skill-recognizing a familiar face in a crowd, spotting a typo at a…
Biomimetic smart insole system enables accurate gait monitoring
1. Background： With the increasing aging population, high incidence of chronic diseases, and the growing number of congenital…
TREM2 helps macrophages survive and repair radiation damaged skin
Recently, teams led by Prof. Yiming Zhang from Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University,Prof. Fazhi Qi from Zhongshan Hospital,…
Engineered lettuce may turn injectable GLP-1 therapies into oral pills
Few drugs have entered mainstream awareness as quickly or as dramatically as glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 receptor agonists.…
‘A moment of real possibility’ in Alzheimer’s care — Harvard Gazette
Alzheimer’s disease is widely believed to be caused by accumulating amyloid plaques in the brain, which trigger cascading…
Pace of global warming has nearly doubled since 2015, reveals study
An acceleration in human-caused global warming could see the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C limit breached before 2030, a new…
Scientists identify common molecular program across multiple brain tumor types
Research uncovering the origin of pineoblastoma, a rare pediatric brain tumor, has also revealed a dependency across multiple…
New study shows the brain reactivates memories without reaching conscious thought
Researchers have used brain imaging to show how memories can be reactivated in the brain without them reaching…
MSK uncovers how interacting mutations shield breast cancer
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have made an important discovery about how genetic mutations in breast…
Mussel-inspired adhesive prevents organ rejection
A new technology has been developed to suppress immune rejection, the biggest challenge in organ transplantation, without causing…