Newly-Discovered Bacteria That Gobbles Up Pollutants Could Have a 'Big Impact on Climate Change'
The bacteria, which was first discovered back in 2017, has now been confirmed to be "particularly adept" at digesting toxic pollutants.
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New Study Finds Probiotics Dramatically Reducing the Symptoms of Depression
This new research paper published in the Nutrition journal found that 8 weeks of probiotic supplements significantly reduced depressive symptoms.
Tokyo University Uncovers a Solution to the Problems of Hydrogen Fuel Production - Use Rust
Scientists from Tokyo University have discovered a new ultra-efficient way to help produce hydrogen fuel using rust and light.
'Pivotal' New Drug Helps to Preserve Brain Cells and Improve Outcomes After a Stroke
The Canadian researchers say that the drug can make the difference between paralysis and walking out of the hospital unassisted.
Researchers Design First-of-its-Kind Wearable Device That Can Monitor Animals' Health Through Their Fur
Not only could this Fitbit-like device help monitor the vitals of pets with medical conditions, it could also help keep animals safe during surgery.
Scientists Find Molecular 'Switch' That Could Lead to Treatments for All Kinds of Disease by Reversing Inflammation and Aging
The discovery of an inflammation 'switch' could pave the way to new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and diabetes.
Scientists Demonstrate Success of a Possible 'EpiPen' to Prevent Paralysis From Spinal Cord Injuries
University of Michigan scientists demonstrate success for possible EpiPen that uses nanoparticles to prevent paralysis after spinal cord injuries.
Artificial Intelligence System Identifies New Antibiotic for World's Most Troubling Disease-Causing Bacteria
MIT researchers have succeeded in using an artificial intelligence system to identify an antibiotic that can fight and kill many hard-to-treat bacteria.
Scientists Develop Sensor to Save Kids and Pets Left in Vehicles-And It's So Cheap, It Could Be in Cars by 2020
The inexpensive radar system developed by the Waterloo researchers uses AI to detect children and pets in cars with 100% accuracy.
Your Gut Microbiome Could Be Better at Predicting Disease and Lifespan Than Your Own Genetics
These two new studies awaiting peer review show that our gut microbiomes may do a better job of predicting longevity and diseases than our own genes.
US Life Expectancy Rose for the First Time Since 2014 As Drug Overdose Deaths Fell for the First Time in Decades
The average American life expectancy increased in 2018 for the first time in years—and it's thanks to declining overdose and cancer mortality rates.
Researchers Develop Ultra-Absorbent Device That Can Pull Record Amounts of Water Out of Thin Air
A team of Johns Hopkins researchers have identified an ultra-absorbent new material that can soak up almost 9 liters of water from thin air every day.
Researchers Find Dozens of Non-Oncology Drugs That Can Also Kill Cancer Cells
The researchers were "surprised" to find that there are dozens of FDA-approved drugs that also have underlying anti-cancer properties.
Gut Bacteria Could Guard Against-and Even Reverse-Parkinson's Disease, Says 'Exciting' New Study
This new study adds to a growing body of research that has linked Parkinson's disease and brain function to gut bacteria.
Accidental Discovery of New T-Cell Hailed as Major Breakthrough for 'Universal' Cancer Therapy
Once the researchers determine the mechanism of the revolutionary new T-cell, they hope to trial the treatment by the end of the year.
Homicide Rates Around the World Continue to Fall to Record-Low Levels Year After Year
Research shows that homicide rates are continuing to fall around the world as dozens of countries report new record-lows.
Researchers On Brink of Delivering Energy-Dense Battery That Will Power Your Phone for 5 Days Straight
If implemented on a wider scale, these batteries could keep your cell phone and electric vehicle charged for days at a time.
Healing Dose of Optimism: The Top 10 Medical Breakthroughs of 2019 Will Have You Cheering
In just one year, scientists managed to regrow tooth enamel; use stem cells to restore blindness; and identify molecules for fighting the worst cancers.
Researchers Discover Brain's 'Off Switch' for Epilepsy-And It Could Revolutionize Drug-Free Treatment
For the first time, scientists have confirmed the location and function of a group of neural cells which can completely cut off all forms of seizures.
Have You Found Meaning in Life? Scientific Study Says the Answer Could Determine Health and Longevity
Researchers are finally attempting to figure out the measurable physical and emotional impacts of philosophical questions such as "What is my purpose?"
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