Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements, and more. A new study reveals that scientists have created anthrobots – tiny, living robots made from human cells that have the potential to help heal wounds or damaged tissue. These anthrobots were developed by a team …
Parents and educators have been navigating the widespread impact of the pandemic on young people, from missed milestones for teens to Zoom classes affecting mental health. Concerns also exist about the lack of socialization experienced by “COVID babies” and toddlers during their pivotal early years. Recent studies have highlighted the setbacks experienced by school-age students, …
lt;700,000 to save a child’s life for many, many years, maybe for a lifetime, is not much,” Crooke said.After a 2016 case that suddenly came to light, in which a teenager ordered very expensive gene therapy that ultimately failed, the head of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, told Congress that he …
As the weather transitions from warm to chilly to downright cold, you may notice that you feel a bit achier — and medical evidence suggests it’s more than just a feeling of the winter blues. It’s a common notion that the winter blues are more than just a feeling. Numerous people report feeling body aches …
New Research Shows Belly Fat May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk 15 Years Before Symptoms New findings from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) suggest that even though it might not be visible, deep belly fat could be a hidden indicator of potential Alzheimer’s risk. According to the research released by the RSNA, visceral fat, which …
Health By Taylor Knight Published Nov. 12, 2023, 3:29 p.m. ET The obesity drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of severe heart problems by 20%, a pivotal study finds, paving the way for applications far beyond weight loss. “It moves from a kind of therapy that reduces body weight to a therapy that reduces cardiovascular events,” said …
This is big news for those who love strawberries. According to researchers at the University of Cincinnati, consuming strawberries daily may decrease the risk of dementia for some middle-aged individuals. Their results were recently published in the journal Nutrients. Overweight patients with mild cognitive impairment who participated in a 12-week study were instructed to avoid …
Breakthrough Study Identifies Potential “Kill Switch” for Cancer Cells By Melissa Rudy, Fox News | Published Nov. 12, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET Researchers at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have made an exciting discovery: a “kill switch” that has the potential to signal the death of cancer cells. In a study published in the …
Discover the Surprising Relationship Between Cannabis and Sleep If you’ve ever wondered whether cannabis can help you sleep, you’re not alone. In fact, a 2020 study revealed that many people turn to medical marijuana for better sleep, with a staggering 70 percent of young users citing it as a way to combat insomnia. It’s no …
Sign up for CNN’s science newsletter, Wonder Theory, to receive fascinating and cutting-edge news about the universe, including groundbreaking scientific discoveries and advancements. Researchers from China have successfully created a monkey chimera, a novel experimental approach that could revolutionize medical research and help preserve endangered species. The team combined stem cells from a cynomolgus monkey, …