Scientists discover a powerful new antivenom hidden in rattlesnake blood

University of Maryland researchers have identified a promising new way to treat venomous snakebites by borrowing from snakes’ own natural defenses. Their approach uses toxin-blocking proteins that western diamondback rattlesnakes evolved to protect themselves from venom. By combining specific proteins found in rattlesnake blood, the researchers achieved unusually strong protection…

Your personality may be more genetic than scientists realized

An international team of scientists has identified more than 1,200 genetic variants associated with the Big Five personality traits. The findings also suggest that many of the same genetic patterns connected to personality are related to a wide range of life outcomes, including health, longevity, education, careers, and income. The…

Ozempic and Wegovy may have an unexpected mental health benefit

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), widely used to treat diabetes and support weight loss, may also have benefits for mental health, particularly among people with bipolar disorder, according to new research from Griffith University. Diabetes, obesity, and bipolar disorder frequently occur together and may share some underlying biological mechanisms. According…

Giant new dinosaur discovered beneath construction site in Brazil

A newly identified dinosaur species discovered during construction work in northeastern Brazil is offering fresh clues about how giant dinosaurs spread across ancient continents. The species, named Dasosaurus tocantinensis, is described in a study published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology. The animal measured about 20 meters long and lived…

Scientists observe Einstein’s gravity in the quantum world for the first time

An international team that includes Nobel Prize-winning physicist Professor Sir Roger Penrose has directly observed a long-predicted gravitational effect in a falling quantum object for the first time. The finding shows that a central principle of Einstein’s theory of gravity continues to agree with quantum behavior under the conditions tested.…

The American “cheetah” wasn’t a cheetah at all

New research led by scientists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is reshaping what is known about Miracinonyx trumani, the extinct North American predator commonly called the American cheetah. Evidence from nuclear paleogenomes and stable isotopes shows that the animal was not actually a cheetah. Instead, it was a…

Scientists find a new weakness in treatment-resistant prostate cancer

About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. Many patients survive the disease, but prostate cancer can sometimes spread to other parts of the body and become metastatic. In the United States, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer…

Prosegue fino a stasera sciopero personale Fs – Notizie – Ansa.it

Prosegue fino alle 21 di stasera lo sciopero del personale di Fs proclamato da alcune sigle sindacali autonome. Dalle 9 alle 16,59 di oggi è fissato uno sciopero di Usb per il personale del trasporto ferroviario. Trenitalia ricorda che i treni possono subire cancellazioni o variazioni e che per il…

Early statin use linked to 15% lower dementia risk

Starting statin treatment soon after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis was associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2026 and published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. As populations age, the number of people living with dementia is expected to increase…