Scientists discover surprising brain trigger behind high blood pressure
Researchers have identified a specific part of the brain that may play a key role in high blood pressure. This area, called the lateral parafacial region, is located in the…
Scientists finally reveal how this Alzheimer’s drug really works
Lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, is a monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that targets and removes harmful amyloid plaques while slowing cognitive decline. Scientists from VIB and KU Leuven have…
Scientists discover what really happens during sourdough fermentation
Bread has been a dietary staple for thousands of years, and sourdough is experiencing a renewed surge in popularity. Many people value it for its natural ingredients, nutritional benefits, and…
Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia
Researchers at Houston Methodist have discovered that a protein tied to neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also helps control a critical DNA repair process. This…
Textbooks were wrong: Scientists reveal the surprising way human hair really grows
New research suggests human hair does not grow by being pushed out from the root as long believed. Instead, scientists found that hair is pulled upward by forces created by…
Scientists discovered a secret deal between a plant and beetles
Japanese red elder plants protect their own survival by dropping fruits that contain Heterhelus beetle larvae. Surprisingly, this action also allows the larvae to survive. A study from Kobe University…
Scientists discover tiny plant trick that could supercharge crop yields
An international team of scientists has uncovered a surprising molecular strategy used by a rare group of land plants. The finding could one day help researchers redesign important crops such…
Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea
A medication called sulthiame may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during the night and sleep better overall. The findings come from a European clinical trial in…
Scientists turn scrap car aluminum into high-performance metal for new vehicles
Over the next decade, a large amount of aluminum from vehicle body panels is expected to enter recycling and salvage systems. Much of this material cannot currently be reused in…
This 2-pound dinosaur is rewriting what scientists know about evolution
Researchers have identified a 90 million year old fossil that helps solve a long standing mystery about a strange group of prehistoric animals. The discovery was led by University of…