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Scientists Identify Bacteria That Could Help Us Win Fight Against Mosquitoes

Scientists Identify Bacteria That Could Help Us Win Fight Against Mosquitoes

Researchers from the University of Exeter have identified a type of bacteria, Asaia, that accelerates the growth of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae by one day, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This breakthrough could enhance mosquito control programs aimed at combating diseases…
Regular Exercise Linked to 30% Lower Mortality Risk in Dementia Patients

Regular Exercise Linked to 30% Lower Mortality Risk in Dementia Patients

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that regular physical activity after a dementia diagnosis can reduce mortality risk by up to 30%, irrespective of exercise intensity, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Analyzing data from over…
Stanford’s AI Breakthrough in Understanding Psychiatric Disorders

Stanford’s AI Breakthrough in Understanding Psychiatric Disorders

Stanford researchers have developed an AI algorithm that accurately identifies complex structural variants in the human genome, which may provide insights into psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. This breakthrough uses whole-genome sequencing data from…
Air Pollution Impairs Children’s Memory and Learning

Air Pollution Impairs Children’s Memory and Learning

A recent study from the University of Southern California (USC) reveals that air pollution, particularly PM2.5, negatively impacts children’s memory and learning abilities, Earth.com revealed yesterday. PM2.5 consists of tiny particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs and even…
OpenAI Adds Search to ChatGPT, Challenging Google

OpenAI Adds Search to ChatGPT, Challenging Google

OpenAI has announced a significant upgrade to ChatGPT, allowing the AI chatbot to search the web and summarize findings, The Washington Post revealed yesterday. This new functionality positions ChatGPT as a direct competitor to Google, offering users an alternative method…
Less Sugar in First 1,000 Days of Life Protects Against Chronic Disease, Study Finds

Less Sugar in First 1,000 Days of Life Protects Against Chronic Disease, Study Finds

A new study indicates that reducing sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life can significantly lower the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood, The Guardian reported yesterday. Research involving 60,000 UK…
Novel Front-Loading Exoskeleton Gets Paralyzed Patients Up and Walking

Novel Front-Loading Exoskeleton Gets Paralyzed Patients Up and Walking

KAIST’s WalkON Suit F1 is revolutionizing mobility for paraplegic patients, New Atlas reported yesterday. Unlike traditional exoskeletons that require assistance, this innovative device can autonomously approach a wheelchair user, wrap around their legs and body, and help them stand and…
Google Develops AI to Enhance Web Browsing Experience

Google Develops AI to Enhance Web Browsing Experience

Alphabet’s Google is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence system, code-named Project Jarvis, designed to take over web browsers for tasks like research and shopping, Reuters reported yesterday. According to a report by The Information, the technology will be showcased in…
Scientists At UCLA Discover Protein That Repairs Heart Damage

Scientists At UCLA Discover Protein That Repairs Heart Damage

UCLA researchers have identified a protein called GPNMB that may significantly aid heart recovery after a heart attack, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Released by bone marrow-derived immune cells known as macrophages, GPNMB promotes tissue repair by binding to the GPR39…
New Camera Technology Reveals Animal Color Perception

New Camera Technology Reveals Animal Color Perception

A groundbreaking camera system developed by researcher Vera Vasas and her team at George Mason University allows humans to experience the world through the eyes of various animal species, Earth.com reported yesterday. This innovative technology captures colors as animals perceive…
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