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Recent Articles
Healthy Diets with Less Sugar: Slowing Down Biological Aging
Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024A recent study links healthy diets, particularly those low in added sugar and rich in vitamins and minerals, to a slower rate of epigenetic aging. The UC San Francisco research found each gram of added sugar consumed increases epigenetic age. While some studies suggest vegan diets may also contribute to younger biological ages, it's crucial to consider the full context before drawing conclusions. 
New Insights into Neanderthal Diet: Butchering Birds with Precision
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024New research reveals Neanderthals hunted and butchered birds using precision tools, leaving distinct marks on bones. Experiments with modern birds and ancient flint flakes show Neanderthals could access meat through roasting or butchering raw, providing insights into their diverse diets. 
New Insights into the Ancient 'Alien Fish Taco': Odaraia alata's Mandibles Reveal Its Role in Early Evolution and Food Webs
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Discoveries of Odaraia alata's mandibles reveal this ancient marine creature, with a taco-shell like covering and 30 pairs of spiny legs, was the first known member of the mandibulates group. New insights suggest it likely swam upside down to gather food using its intricate leg system and may have contributed to early ecosystems. 
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Shift from Diabetes to Obesity Treatment: Implications and Trends
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Since around 2020, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have seen a notable shift from treating type 2 diabetes to obesity in the US. This trend is driven by FDA approvals and the high prevalence of obesity, accounting for over 88% of new prescriptions being semaglutide. However, this shift raises concerns about potential drug shortages and disparities in access. 
New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir: Potential Price Drop to $40 per Year if Generics Allowed
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024New research suggests that the cost of producing Lenacapavir, a highly effective HIV prevention drug, could be as low as $40 per person a year if generic versions are allowed for manufacturing. This contrasts with its current price of over $40,000 per person a year in various countries. UNAIDS is urging Gilead Sciences to make the drug more accessible to people in developing countries and allow generic manufacturing through the UN-backed Medicines Patent Pool. 
Melting Ice Caps and Earth's Changing Rotation: The Surprising Reasons Behind Longer Days
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Melting ice caps and Earth's changing rotation are causing the planet's days to get longer at an accelerating rate. This phenomenon, driven by climate change, could have significant implications for GPS systems, space travel, and polar motion. 
NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Pure Elemental Sulfur on Mars
Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024NASA's Curiosity rover discovered pure elemental sulfur crystals on Mars for the first time during exploration in May 2024. The unexpected finding, made while traversing a region rich with sulfates, has left scientists astounded and raises questions about Martian geology. New Discovery: Tiny Animals Produce Own Antibiotics Using Stolen Genes from Bacteria
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024Scientists discovered that bdelloid rotifers, microscopic freshwater creatures, use stolen bacterial genes to produce their own antibiotics in response to fungal infections. This groundbreaking finding could lead to new antibiotic development strategies and shed light on the adaptability of life at microscopic scales. 
Childhood Home Instability Linked to Increased Depression Risk in Adulthood: Study
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024A study in JAMA Psychiatry links multiple childhood moves to a 61% increased risk of depression in adulthood. Those who moved once were also more likely to develop depression. The researchers suggest that a stable home environment during childhood may protect against mental health issues, and children from income-deprived neighborhoods were 10% more likely to be diagnosed with depression. 
Elon Musk Moves SpaceX and X Headquarters from California to Texas Over Controversial Gender Identity Law
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, announced on July 16, 2024, the relocation of both companies' headquarters from California to Texas due to a new law limiting parents' rights to know about their child's gender identity and safety concerns. The moves follow Tesla's shift in 2021 and could signal an industry trend amid high living costs and regulations.
