Oral Insulin Pill Breakthrough Could Replace Daily Injections
Researchers at Kumamoto University have engineered a peptide that helps insulin survive digestion and enter the bloodstream, potentially replacing injections for millions with diabetes.
Researchers at Kumamoto University have engineered a peptide that helps insulin survive digestion and enter the bloodstream, potentially replacing injections for millions with diabetes.
An Australian tech entrepreneur leveraged AI tools like ChatGPT to develop a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie, showcasing the growing accessibility of advanced medical technology.
Scientists at CERN in Geneva conduct a pioneering test to transport antiprotons by road, aiming to safely move ultra-sensitive antimatter for research without annihilation.
A new geological study suggests Chile's Monte Verde site may be 8,200 years old, not 14,500, challenging theories about human migration to the Americas. Critics dispute the findings.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedA landmark study of 120,000 East Asians reveals genetic links between height and increased risks of atrial fibrillation and endometriosis, with taller individuals facing earlier onset of heart issues.
New research from Goldsmiths, University of London reveals goosebumps are triggered by up to seven emotions, with joy and nostalgia being the most intense, based on a study at the Harry Potter Studio Tour.
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a 2,000-year-old lead sling bullet inscribed with a taunting Greek command, 'Learn your lesson,' offering insights into ancient warfare and humour.
Scientists reveal time may not be a physical entity but a human construct, impacting our daily lives and mental well-being through concepts like 'time famine'.
New research reveals that human altruism, rooted in empathy and kindness, is a fundamental driver of ethical behavior and societal cohesion, challenging selfish narratives.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedScientists at Aberystwyth University are developing a lateral flow urine test to detect early-stage breast cancer, potentially saving thousands of lives through earlier diagnosis.
Scientists have developed a genetically modified herpes virus that activates the immune system to hunt and destroy aggressive glioblastoma brain tumours, showing promising results in clinical trials.
New research reveals that writing, from journaling to list-making, can rewire the brain to regulate emotions and foster resilience by creating mental distance and enhancing cognitive processing.
University research challenges the long-held belief that King Harold's army marched 200 miles to Hastings after Stamford Bridge, suggesting naval transport was used instead.
A new study suggests the Monte Verde site in Chile is only 6,000-8,000 years old, challenging prior claims and reviving the north-to-south migration debate in American prehistory.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedA breakthrough study at Great Ormond Street Hospital shows that children born with missing sections of oesophagus could receive lab-grown transplants using pig tissue within five years, offering hope to families.
Scientists have developed a magnetic gel injection technique that permanently seals a heart pouch to prevent strokes in atrial fibrillation patients, offering a potential alternative to blood thinners.
British researchers have developed a lab-grown oesophagus that restores swallowing in animals, offering hope for babies born with severe birth defects like oesophageal atresia. The breakthrough uses the recipient's own cells to avoid rejection drugs.
Groundbreaking research reveals how a common oral bacterium enters the bloodstream, damages DNA, and accelerates breast tumor growth while increasing chemotherapy resistance.
Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL have developed the first lab-grown oesophagus using pig scaffolds, offering potential regenerative treatments for children born with severe oesophageal conditions like two-year-old Casey Mcintyre.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedScientists from GOSH and UCL have developed the first lab-grown oesophagus using pig scaffolds, potentially transforming treatment for children born with life-threatening oesophageal atresia.
Scientists have successfully engineered the first lab-grown oesophagus in pigs, paving the way for personalised organ transplants for children born with long-gap oesophageal atresia within five years.
Researchers from the University of Exeter reveal that sticking googly eyes on food packaging can keep seagulls at bay, reducing theft by making birds feel threatened.
A groundbreaking study suggests Chile's Monte Verde archaeological site may be thousands of years younger than previously thought, challenging established theories about human migration to the Americas.
A new online quiz reveals humans consistently prefer the same mating calls as animals, from frogs to birds, suggesting shared sensory systems and universal acoustic appeal.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedNew research from the Royal Veterinary College finds cockapoos and other designer crossbreeds exhibit more undesirable behaviours than purebred counterparts, challenging perceptions of easy family pets.
Scientists have discovered a molecule in Burmese python blood, pTOS, that suppresses appetite in obese mice without some side-effects of current GLP-1 drugs, potentially paving the way for new obesity treatments.
Scientists have discovered the complete set of genetic building blocks on asteroid Ryugu, providing crucial evidence for how life may have begun on Earth through space-delivered ingredients.
A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has claimed two lives, exposing how a decade of students lacked routine vaccination due to a 2015 policy decision that excluded older children from the national immunisation programme.
Scientists discover that how you swing your arms while walking can reveal emotional states, with larger movements linked to anger and smaller ones to sadness.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
RecommendedProfessor Anthony Leggett, who won the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on superfluidity, has passed away at age 86, leaving a legacy in quantum mechanics.