Science

Scientists “resurrect” ancient cannabis enzymes with medical promise

Where did cannabis compounds like THC, CBD, and CBC come from? Scientists at Wageningen University & Research have now provided…

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Statins may help almost everyone with type 2 diabetes live longer

A large long-term study has found that statins, a widely used class of cholesterol-lowering medications, significantly reduce the risk of…

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New research challenges the cold dark matter assumption

Scientists from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Université Paris-Saclay are calling into question a long-standing idea about dark…

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Scientists finally uncover why statins cause muscle pain

Many people who are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol end up stopping the medication because of muscle pain, weakness, or…

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Spacecraft capture the Sun building a massive superstorm

The Sun completes one full rotation about every 28 days. Because of this slow spin, observers on Earth can only…

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Scientists discover how the uterus knows when to push during childbirth

Successful childbirth depends on the uterus producing steady, well-organized contractions that move the baby safely through delivery. Hormones such as…

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This AI spots dangerous blood cells doctors often miss

A new artificial intelligence system that examines the shape and structure of blood cells could significantly improve how diseases such…

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This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides

For more than a century, scientists and food companies have been looking for ways to replicate the taste of sugar…

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A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis

Using a specially designed analysis tool, scientists at Brown University have identified a brain-based biomarker that may help predict whether…

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Decoding the perfect steak: The hidden DNA behind Wagyu’s legendary marbling

Scientists at the University of Adelaide's Davies Livestock Research Centre (DLRC) have unveiled the most comprehensive cattle genome ever assembled,…

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