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Scientists Have Discovered a Microprotein That Increases Appetite
Scientists uncovered over 3,800 tiny proteins that play a role in metabolism and discovered that one microprotein, Gm8773, boosts feeding activity in mice – offering...
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Astronomers Say “Terminator Zones” on Distant Planets Could Harbor...
These in-between regions could be prime sites for liquid water. In a new study, University of California, Irvine (UCI) astronomers describe how extraterrestrial life has...
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“Shattering Records” – Wildfires in 2021 Emitted a Record-Breaking Amount of...
A study led by UC Irvine found that forest fires in northern latitudes are the primary source. An international team of researchers, led by Earth...
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Physicists Detect Subatomic Neutrinos Made by a Particle Collider for the...
Discovery promises to help physicists understand nature of universe’s most abundant particle. In a scientific first, a team led by physicists at the University of...
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Obesity Breakthrough: Biologists Discover How To Counteract Effects of...
Biologists discover removing a protein inhibitor restores metabolic balance. UC Irvine biologists found that removing the SAPS3 component in mice allowed them to maintain a...
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Electrifying Discovery: A Way Earth’s Atmosphere Cleans Itself
UC Irvine chemist helped shed light on the formation of an air-clearing molecule. Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that creates hydroxide (OH) through a...
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Tiny Transformers: Physicists Unveil Shape-Shifting Nano-Scale Electronic...
The finding has the potential to fundamentally change the nature of these items. UC Irvine physicists have discovered nano-scale electronic devices that can change shapes...
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The Brewmasters of the Insect World – The Fascinating Biology of Cellophane Bees
A recent investigation has revealed information about the subterranean microbreweries used by ground-nesting bees. The microbiomes of cellophane bees, a species known for using cellophane-like...
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Transforming Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: New Study Uncovers the Hallmarks of...
These insights offer hope for improved outcomes. A team of scientists from the University of California, Irvine, the University of Michigan, and the University of...
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Tidal Surprises: Researchers Unravel the Secret Behind Greenland’s Ice Meltdown
Study suggests extent of future sea level rise could be vastly underestimated. New research has found that the grounding line of Greenland’s Petermann Glacier shifts...
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Reversing Baldness: Surprising New Molecular Mechanism Discovered for...
Findings may offer a road map for the next generation of therapies for androgenetic alopecia. Researchers have discovered that senescent pigment cells in skin moles...
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Using Cannabis Can Help You Lose Weight – But It Comes With Steep Consequences
Individuals who regularly consume cannabis, despite experiencing increased appetite (“the munchies”), tend to have lower body weight and a reduced risk of diabetes compared to...
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Boost Your Brain With Light Exercise: The Surprising Benefits of Mild...
Regular exercise can help enhance and preserve cognitive abilities in the elderly. Past studies have primarily examined the influence of moderate to high-intensity aerobic exercises...
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Sharpening “Occam’s Razor” – The Mathematical Quest To Simplify Science
A new perspective on structure and complexity. In science, the simplest explanations often hold the most truth, a concept known as “Occam’s Razor.” This principle...
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A Whiff of Genius: Simple Fragrance Method Boosts Cognitive Capacity by 226%
Sweet Smell of Success: Simple Fragrance Method Produces Major Memory Boost When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every...
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Polar Contrasts: Greenland and Antarctica’s Divergent Ice Melt Patterns
UC Irvine-led researchers identify contributions of downslope winds and ozone layer. Surface ice in Greenland has been melting at an increasing rate in recent decades,...
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Scientists Warn: Popular Weight Loss Medications Like Ozempic and Wegovy...
The inclusion of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in widely used weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may pose a potential risk to children’s...
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Revolutionary Study Unveils New Cause of Brain Hemorrhages Beyond Blood...
The discovery improves our understanding of cerebral microbleeds and may offer new therapeutic targets. A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of California, Irvine has...
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Unmasking Nature’s Dark Secret: Are Hosts Addicted to Their Microbiome?
We’ve long understood that hosts experience malfunctions in the absence of their microbiome, which can occur due to a lack of certain microbial species or...
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Exoplanet Evolution Unveiled in a Distant Solar System
Researchers have unveiled a solar system with up to seven exoplanets around TOI-1136, employing advanced methodologies for precise measurements of their characteristics, which could significantly...
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Melting Mysteries Unlocked at Greenland’s Grounding Zones
UC Irvine researchers suggest we may be underestimating the severity of sea level rise. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and NASA’s Jet Propulsion...
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New Method Transforms Everyday Materials Like Glass Into Quantum Materials
This breakthrough will enable scientists to convert everyday materials into conductors for use in quantum computers. A recent study by scientists from the University of...
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The Hidden Danger of Braking – More Harmful Than Exhaust?
The work may aid in controlling an important source of air pollution. Researchers have a limited understanding of the particles emitted into the air when...
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Researchers Discover New Origin of Deep Brain Waves
Understanding hippocampal activity could improve sleep and cognition therapies. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine’s biomedical engineering department have discovered a new origin...
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