Monday, June 30, 2025

News Index

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.

Sense of Smell Is Our Most Rapid Warning System

Negative smells associated with unpleasantness or unease are processed earlier than positive smells and trigger a physical avoidance response.

Overlooked DNA Answers What Makes Us Human

A previously overlooked part of our DNA, so-called non-coded DNA, appears to contribute to a difference that may explain why our brains work differently.

Depression Increases Risk for Cognitive Impairment

While poor cardiovascular health damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study indicates that depression may also take its toll on cognition.

Obesity: Overeating Is Not the Primary Cause

According to a The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition report, the actual cause of obesity has less to do with how much we eat and more to do with what we eat.

Warming Climate is Causing Animals to “Shapeshift”

Some animals are developing larger beaks, legs, and ears as a result of climate change in order to better control their body temperatures as the earth gets hotter.

Avocados Change Belly Fat Distribution in Women

An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, reports a new study from the University of Illinois.