Stay informed with the latest scientific research broken down by experts into 3-minute Digests.
In 10 seconds? Want to get a grip on cancer, understand its basics, and the process of how science uncovers its secrets bit by bit? Follow our 101 series! In our first digest, we’ll break down what cancer is and why it’s so diffic...
In 10 seconds? A six-month follow-up study of hospitalized COVID-19 patients showed 22% of them to suffer from hair loss. What’s in the study? A total of 1733 people previously infected with COVID-19 were enrolled in the study to...
In 10 seconds? The presence or lack of a molecule in the brain can affect brain rewiring in response to cocaine, researchers have found. This suggests that addiction has biological roots and as such, medical intervention may exist...
In 10 seconds? The spread of tumors to different organs is the main cause of death among breast cancer patients. But in a welcome development, researchers have identified a protein that may suppress this process, raising hope that...
In 10 Seconds? Researchers have unearthed several species of ‘super trees’ which could help reduce the impacts of climate change in vulnerable towns and cities. This discovery could help reduce pollution and make our cities and ur...
In 10 seconds? Researchers accidentally discovered that nanoparticles extracted from tea leaves in the lab could kill cancer cells. Wow, how did they do it? Scientists were trying to find a cheap and less toxic way to image tumor...
In 10 seconds? A large-scale study showed COVID-19 survivors to be at higher risks of experiencing cardiovascular diseases regardless of the severity of the infection. What’s in the study? Researchers compared data from about 150...
In 10 seconds? Scientists found that if we listen with our right ears, our brains are put under less strain and we can recall more. These results will help us develop better hearing aids. Why is this important? Listening involves...
In 10 seconds? Capsaicin, a natural compound in chilies responsible for the spicy sensation is currently used medically as a topical pain reliever. Interestingly, researchers have found that it also possesses anti-cancer propertie...
