Animals develop the same Chronic Ailments as People do
Across the globe, a wide range of animals, including household pets, livestock, and marine species, are developing serious health problems such as cancer, obesity, diabetes,…
Biology
Archaeologists discover a 2,000-year-old Crop in the Canaries
Scientists decoded DNA from millennia-old lentils preserved in volcanic rock silos on Gran Canaria. The findings show that today’s Canary Island lentils largely descend from…
Prostate Cancer destroys itself due to a Hidden Weakness
Researchers have discovered that prostate cancer depends on two key enzymes, PDIA1 and PDIA5, to survive and resist therapy. When blocked, these enzymes cause the…
The Puzzle of the World’s First Epidemic is Finally solved by Ancient DNA
Scientists have finally uncovered direct genetic evidence of Yersinia pestis — the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian — in a mass grave in Jerash,…
Scientists have Discovered a Protein that can prevent Brain Aging
Scientists at UCSF have uncovered a surprising culprit behind brain aging: a protein called FTL1. In mice, too much FTL1 caused memory loss, weaker brain…
Researchers Discovered more than 200 secret Proteins that could Cause Alzheimer’s
A surprising new study has uncovered over 200 misfolded proteins in the brains of aging rats with cognitive decline, beyond the infamous amyloid and tau…
Scientists are still baffled by the DNA enigma of great White Sharks
Once on the brink during the last ice age, great white sharks made a remarkable recovery globally, but their DNA reveals a baffling story. Classic…
Scientists have Mastered the Code to modify Whole Chromosomes Flawlessly
A group of Chinese scientists has created powerful new tools that allow them to edit large chunks of DNA with incredible accuracy—and without leaving any…
Four Hidden Forms of Autism have been identified, and each one has a Unique Genetic background
Scientists at Princeton and the Simons Foundation have identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, using data from over 5,000 children and a powerful new…
Examining Viruses under a Microscope – How Influenza Viruses interact with Cells
Influenza viruses are among the most likely triggers of future pandemics. A research team from the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) and the Medical…
Creating an Anti-flu Antibody with long-lasting sticky effects
Scientists have engineered a monoclonal antibody that can protect mice from a lethal dose of influenza A, a new study shows. The new molecule combines…
Developing Vaccines for Future Viral Strains
Effective vaccines dramatically changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing illness, reducing disease severity, and saving millions of lives. However, five years later, SARS-CoV-2…
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