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Dr Lu Zhang 
Exploring the animal kingdom reveals a fascinating tapestry of life, where intelligence and emotion bridge the gap between humans and our animal counterparts. This article shines a light on the most intelligent animals on the planet – each showcasing unique qualities that not only draw us closer to nature but also mirror aspects of human … Read more
Treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) has always been a significant challenge for medical professionals, primarily since it is commonly associated with contact sports and military service. However, recent research has uncovered promising new insights. Scientists have identified a protein, TDP-43, which appears crucial in causing nerve damage immediately following injury. Furthermore, they discovered that inhibiting … Read more
For millions of people dealing with osteoarthritis, the quickest and most convenient solution isn’t to call their doctor or take medication, but rather apply heat or cold packs to the afflicted joint. These methods have been used by doctors, patients, athletes, coaches, and trainers for decades, but a simple question remains: Is one better than … Read more
The rapid progress in large language models (LLMs) and their widespread accessibility have sparked enthusiasm and concern in the scientific community. Ethical and policy experts in artificial intelligence highlight the need for careful and responsible use of these technologies to maintain scientific integrity and trust. LLMs, which emerged around 2017, are deep learning models trained … Read more
A monumental new study published in Cell has revealed a startling and potentially game-changing discovery in neurodegenerative disease research. An international dream team of researchers found that a protein called TMEM106B, normally tasked with clearing out cellular junk, can abnormally clump into harmful aggregates known as fibrils. This bombshell finding provides the first evidence of … Read more
Cervical cancer screenings via HPV testing lag behind national goals, and a recent study reveals an even wider screening gap for women with specific disabilities. Researchers at George Mason University examined cervical cancer screening rates from 2019-2022 and found just 45.4% of women with physical disabilities had been screened for cervical cancer in the past … Read more
Imagine the year is 2036. Dr. James Mitchell, a rheumatologist with his private practice for 20 years, has just woken up from a 7 hour 20-minute long sleep as his iPhone 24 tells him. While shaving, he listens to the daily news, customized for him according to his interests. He hears that among others, the … Read more
The pitcher plant species knows as Nepenthes Bicalcarata can be found in parts of eastern India is quite unique. It harbors colonies of ants in the hollow stem of its urn-shaped leaf, which, in regular times, allows it to capture and digest other kinds of insects. Still, ants are free to roam this carnivorous plant. … Read more
Over the past decade, major scientific leaps have been made in regenerative medical research. Until recently, only tiny portions of functional human organs have been cloned or grown in-vitro. In 2014, Researchers at Northwestern University announced the discovery of the gene zic-1 which seems to enable circulating stem cells to “regrow” the head of flatworm planarians after decapitation. There are several … Read more
After a big meal, fat cells normally send a “stop eating” signal to the brain. A unique chemical called leptin is one of the hormones of the human body that helps relay that “stop eating” signal to neurons (brain cells). But a brand new study in mice indicates that your neurons are maybe not the … Read more