Tag: Research
Uncovering Neurons Responsible for Ozempic Nausea Side Effect for Improved Medications
A recent study has identified the specific neurons in the brain responsible for the common side effect of nausea caused by next-generation anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy. These drugs, which mimic a hormone called glucagon-like...
Uncovering a Global Genetic Disorder: Implications and Impact on Thousands
A genetic disorder that causes severe disabilities in children and adults has been uncovered by researchers, potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide. Scientists have identified mutations in a gene linked to the...
Night Owls Outsmart Early Birds in Study on Sleep Patterns
Researchers from Imperial College London conducted a study on the sleep patterns of over 26,000 UK adults to investigate how sleep duration and quality affect cognitive abilities. The study used data from the UK...
World’s Smallest Snowman: Nanotechnology’s Microscopic Marvel
The world's smallest snowman, measuring just 10 µm across, was created in 2009 by Dr. David Cox at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the UK. This tiny snowman is only 1/5th the width...
Early Emergence of Last Common Ancestor in Evolutionary History
Scientists have long been fascinated by the idea of a Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) - the organism that gave rise to all life on Earth. Recent research suggests that LUCA may have emerged...
Scientists breed highly human-like mice for medical research purposes
Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by breeding mice with a fully functional human immune system. This development is expected to significantly enhance drug development and medical research. The humanized mice produced immune cells...
Uncovering the Rare Black Hole Hidden by 7 Unusual Stars in the Milky Way
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the Milky Way, potentially uncovering a rare intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) hidden within a stellar cluster. This IMBH would be the second-largest black hole ever found in...
AI Enhances Creativity for Some Individuals, But Comes with a Price
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in the world of creativity, with some arguing that it enhances creativity for individuals, while others claim it leads to a surplus of similar stories. Recent...
Evolutionary Paths of Dingoes and Domestic Dogs: A Comparison
Dingoes and domestic dogs may look similar, but a recent study in PNAS reveals that their genetic makeup tells a different story. Geneticist Sally Wasef from Queensland University of Technology explains that the key...
Unraveling Dark Matter Mysteries with a Synthetic Cosmos
Scientists have created a "synthetic universe" using supercomputers to help predict what the next generation of super-telescopes will discover in the cosmos. These telescopes will focus on investigating the mysteries of dark energy and...