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The Steve Irwin of Mushrooms: Paul Stamets Works to Save Rare Ancient Fungus to Protect Us From Pandemics
There are some people born to this earth in whom a particular purpose or pursuit is embodied in such a complete way as to...
First-of-Its-Kind Med School Makes History For Cherokee People
In rural Oklahoma, a brand new medical school sits in the Cherokee Nation, training Nation members to become physicians at Nation clinics.
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Revolutionary CRISPR-based Genome Editing System Destroys Cancer Cells ‘Permanently’ in Lab
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have demonstrated that the CRISPR genome editing system is very effective in treating metastatic cancers, a significant step on...
Another Study Shows Psychedelic Psilocybin Mushrooms Offering Long-Term Relief From Depressive Symptoms
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In another study on the use of psychedelic compounds...
Scientists Finally Research the Question of Whether Couples Really Do End Up Looking Alike
It may not be the question for the ages, but it’s certainly a question that’s been pondered for ages: Do couples really begin to...
Amazing Fungus Discovered at Chernobyl Could Be Grown On Rockets to Protect Astronauts from Toxic Space Radiation
Fungus found in the destroyed reactors of Chernobyl could be used as a protective radiation shield for astronauts, as it consumes radiation.
Potential Drug Candidate Emerges as Llama Antibodies Found to Neutralize COVID-19’s Spike Protein
In looking for methods to block or neutralize the spike protein of COVID-19, nanobodies, an immune cell found in llamas, has been shown to do just that.
Dogs Trained to Sniff Out COVID-19 Score Near-Perfect in Diagnosis of Human Sweat Samples
In a French study, detection dogs were trained to sniff out the smell of COVID-19 on the armpit sweat of infected patients—and they were near perfect.
Simple Injection Could Be the Cure for Wrestlers and Athletes Suffering From ‘Cauliflower Ear’
A team of researchers has managed to bioprint normal-looking tissue for mice with deformed ears—a treatment could work for humans with cauliflower ears.
Scientists Use Gene-targeting Breakthrough Against COVID-19 Cells With CRISPR Tool Called ‘PAC-MAN’
It’s PAC-MAN to the rescue for COVID-19, since Stanford scientists have developed a gene-targeting, antiviral agent nicknamed PAC-MAN with Berkeley Lab.
Magnetic Brain Treatment Found to Relieve Depression in 90% of Participants With No Negative Side Effects
Not only did the patients experience high rates of remission, their cognitive function also showed marked improvement as well.
New Jersey Teens Take Matters into Their Own Hands to Help First Responders and Small Businesses Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
These two siblings from New Jersey have managed to raise more than $2,200 in order to benefit their local businesses and healthcare workers.
Otra Ronda de Actualizaciones Positivas Acerca de los Brotes de COVID en el Mundo
Desde vacunas que se están probando al rededor del mundo hasta biofísico ganador de un Premio Nobel que predice la recuperación, aquí hay algunas buenas noticias de la pandemia COVID-19.
Restaurant Flooded With Business After Launching an ‘Adopt a Doc or Nurse’ Catering Service
Not only has the program helped to feed hospital workers across the Bay Area, it has also helped the restaurant stay in business during the lockdowns.
Another Roundup of Positive Updates on the COVID Outbreaks From Around the World
From vaccines being tested around the world to a Nobel prize-winning biophysicist predicting recovery, here are some good updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sabrina Ionescu Makes Basketball History–Just Hours After Speaking at the Funeral of Her Mentor Kobe Bryant
Earlier this week, Oregon Ducks guard Sabrina Ionescu became the first college player to score 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists in a career.
This Cheap Little Device Generates Light and Electricity Simply By Harnessing the Cold Night Sky
Since solar panels can't generate any electricity at night, researchers designed this contraption to power LED lights simply by relying on cold evening air.
Europe Could Produce Enough Wind Farm Energy to Power the Whole World for 30 Years, New Study Shows
This exciting new study from the University of Sussex shows that Europe alone could feasibly produce enough wind energy for the entire Earth.
Hong Kong’s Richest Man is Paying the Full Tuition For an Entire New Class of College Students
Li Ka Shing and his foundation will be paying about $14 million in tuition annually for the next four to five years.
Having Muslim Soccer Champion on English Team Has Led to Dramatic Drop in Hate Crime, Islamophobia
Since Mohamed Salah was brought onto the Liverpool FC soccer team in 2017, the club has experienced a dramatic decrease in hate crimes and Islamophobia.