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Biomaterial Can Repair Hearts, Muscles, and Vocal Cords

Scientists from McGill University have developed a biomaterial to repair the heart, muscles, and vocal cords—a major advance in regenerative medicine.

Coffee, Tea Reduce Risk of Stroke, Dementia

A study of healthy people published in PLOS Medicine suggests that drinking coffee or tea may reduce the risk of stroke and dementia. According to...

Frequent Wildfires Linked to Human-Caused Climate Change

Scientists show that climate change has been the leading cause of wildfires that destroyed a growing amount of land in the western U.S. over the past two decades.

Making Aircraft Fuel from Sunlight and Air

Scientists at ETH Zurich have built a plant that can produce carbon-neutral liquid fuels from sunlight and air.

Green Tea Catechins Promote Oxidative Stress

The prooxidant behavior of green tea polyphenol modulates gene function producing certain enzymes that lead to longer life and greater fitness in nematodes.

Essential Amino Acids Could Keep Dementia at Bay

Amino LP7, a supplement made consisting of seven particular amino acids, was found by Japanese researchers to prevent the onset of dementia in experimental rats.