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Scientists Sniff Out Why COVID Patients Lose Smell
Scientists Sniff Out Why COVID Patients Lose Smell
New research sheds light on the causes (and solutions) for the lingering effects of COVID on the sense of smell.
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jun 14
Ditch the Treadmill, Pop a Pill.
Ditch the Treadmill, Pop a Pill.
Researchers identify a molecule produced after exercise that triggers appetite suppression and weight loss in mice.
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jun 16
Scientists Make Human Cells 30 Years Younger
Scientists Make Human Cells 30 Years Younger
The rejuvenated skin cells repaired wounds with youthful vigor
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Apr 18
Enzyme Identified as New Obesity Drug Target
Enzyme Identified as New Obesity Drug Target
The enzyme suppresses a hormone that signals to the brain that you’re full
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jun 10
Fear Factor: The Neuroscience of Terror
Fear Factor: The Neuroscience of Terror
Research reveals why scary memories don’t fade.
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jun 14
Mind-Controlling Bacteria Influence Food Choices
Mind-Controlling Bacteria Influence Food Choices
Scientists observe the phenomenon in action in lab mice
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Apr 27
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Almost Half of Long COVID Patients Can’t Sleep
Almost Half of Long COVID Patients Can’t Sleep
And over 65 percent are struggling with fatigue.
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jun 16
Weed Smokers Blind to Relationship Tension?
Weed Smokers Blind to Relationship Tension?
Research says marijuana users (mistakenly) believe nothing’s wrong.
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jun 16
Nanosensor Helps Pick Out the Poisoned Apple
Nanosensor Helps Pick Out the Poisoned Apple
New nanotech-powered device can detect trace amounts of pesticides on fruit
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jun 10
World First: Pigs Cloned by Robots
World First: Pigs Cloned by Robots
And on his farm he had a pig (cloned entirely by AI).
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jun 10
Poop Transplants Reverse Aging
Poop Transplants Reverse Aging
Youth-boosting bacteria help restore eye and brain health in mice
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
May 6
Experimental Therapy Repairs Faulty Autism Gene
Experimental Therapy Repairs Faulty Autism Gene
Exciting results in the lab could translate to hope for patients with autism
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
May 5
20-Year Study Smashes Misconceptions About BMI and Cancer Risk
20-Year Study Smashes Misconceptions About BMI and Cancer Risk
Physical activity slashes cancer risk, no matter how much you weigh.
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
May 3
Hyper Realistic Virtual Worlds, Here We Come!
Hyper Realistic Virtual Worlds, Here We Come!
Holograms pave the way for more immersive VR experiences
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Apr 29
Fat Burning Lessons From Fruit Flies
Fat Burning Lessons From Fruit Flies
A rare, high resolution glimpse into how diet influences metabolism
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Apr 19
Stingrays Can Do Math
Stingrays Can Do Math
They can add and subtract, but we still don’t know why
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Apr 19
Cancer-Killing Jelly Stops Tumors From Coming Back
Cancer-Killing Jelly Stops Tumors From Coming Back
One of the first strategies to help cancer patients is to perform surgery to remove the tumor. Eliminating the cancerous cells minimizes…
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Apr 12
Oral Health: Another Reason to Go Keto?
Oral Health: Another Reason to Go Keto?
Sugary, high-carb foods impact the oral microbiome and potentially overall health.
River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Apr 6
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