The impact of mitochondria on health has received increasing attention in recent years. Mitochondria affect the quality of life and the rate of aging; hence, protecting mitochondria can prevent aging and chronic diseases, and even fight cancer. According to a paper in the journal Molecular Basis of Disease, metabolic abnormalities are prevalent in many chronic…
Many Diseases Might Be Caused by Mitochondrial Dysfunction, 4 Ways to Prevent
New Study Reveals Antidepressants Linked to Rise in Superbugs
February 3, 2023
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The term ‘superbug’ conjures images of bacteria with superpowers—able to evade the effects of the antibiotics given to destroy them. The prolific use of antibiotics is thought to be the cause, and bacteria, in a fight for their survival, have adapted—making an increasing number of antibiotics ineffective against a growing number of bacterial infections. A…
Scientists Formulate New Hydrogel to Cure Triple Negative Breast Cancer
February 2, 2023
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South Korean researchers at Ajou University recently used antioxidant resveratrol, found in natural plants such as grapes, to create a hydrogel, which can effectively suppress cancer cell growth—a possible cure for breast cancer. In 2022, Kim Moon-seok, a South Korean professor at the Department of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology of the Graduate School of Molecular…
Pfizer Rakes in Billions on COVID-19 Vaccine Sales, Highest Revenue in Company’s History
Vaccine maker Pfizer has reported record revenues for 2022, with its COVID-19 products accounting for a large chunk of the sales even as the company is facing backlash for claiming to “mutate” viruses, and a growing number of doctors are turning away from boosters. Full-year revenues for 2022 came in at $100.3 billion, which is…
NSW Election Tackles Screen Addiction
January 29, 2023
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The Labor Party is pledging $2.5 million (US$1.79 million) towards further research into understanding the impacts of screen and gaming addiction in Australian children. “For (wife) Anna and I, one of the biggest challenges in raising our children is getting them off devices—and I know we’re not alone,” said New South Wales’ (NSW) opposition leader…
New Museum in Mexico Spotlights Endangered Axolotl Salamander
MEXICO CITY—A new museum and conservation center dedicated to Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl salamander is highlighting the amphibian’s remarkable story that has captured the attention of scientists and the public alike. With an impressive ability to heal itself, the axolotl salamanders were showcased in the exhibit, which opened on Saturday, at Mexico City’s Chapultepec Zoo….
‘Terminator’ Movie Tech: Phase-Shifting Robot Can Switch Between Liquid and Solid States
Scientists have created a robot capable of turning into liquid and reforming back into its original shape, a development that can herald new applications in healthcare and other fields; but it has also triggered comparisons with the antagonist from the Terminator movies as the substance can be made in a humanoid shape. The innovation, detailed…
US to Test Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft That Could Eventually Fly People to Mars
A top NASA official revealed this week that the agency is teaming up with the Department of Defense (DOD) to test a spacecraft engine powered with nuclear fission by 2027, an effort that is part of a long-term NASA plan to send crewed missions to Mars. In a press release on Tuesday, NASA administrator Bill…
UK MP Asks Expert About Risks of AI and Is Told ‘It Could Kill Everyone’
A committee of MPs has been hearing evidence of the risks of a “dystopian future” in which artificial intelligence (AI) takes over the world and humans are wiped out, akin to the plot of the film “The Terminator.” At a hearing of Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee, Conservative MP Tracey Crouch asked Michael Cohen, a doctoral…
Mass Market Artificial Intelligence Passes Top Business School Exam
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence system, passed a graduate-level business examination at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, according to a new research paper. Christian Terwiesch, a professor at Wharton, considered one of the most prestigious business schools in the United States, said he wanted to test growing concerns about the chatbot’s potential. It comes amid a…
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