How type 2 diabetes quietly damages blood vessels

The risk of cardiovascular disease rises steadily the longer a person lives with type 2 diabetes. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Diabetes, suggests that changes in red blood cells may help explain this growing danger. The researchers also point to a specific molecule that could…

Oscar 2026, Sinners da record con 16 candidature – Cinema – Ansa.it

Sinners di Ryan Coogler sbanca alle nomination per gli Oscar 2026 portando a casa ben 16 candidature, un record di sempre grazie a una nuova categoria, il casting, introdotta nell’edizione 2026. Segue Una Battaglia dopo l’Altra di P.T. Anderson con 12 candidature. Il record finora era detenuto da Eva contro…

A blood test could reveal Crohn’s disease years before symptoms

Researchers at Sinai Health have identified a blood test that can signal the risk of Crohn’s disease years before symptoms begin. The discovery points to the possibility of diagnosing the condition earlier than ever before and may eventually help doctors intervene before lasting damage occurs. The blood test focuses on…

The genetic advantage that helps some people stay sharp for life

Among the known genetic factors tied to late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one gene variant stands out as the strongest risk factor. That variant is APOE-ε4. Another form of the same gene, APOE-ε2, has been associated with a lower likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s and is widely believed to offer some level…

Trump: ‘In Groenlandia avremo tutte le basi che vogliamo’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

Gli Stati Uniti possono avere in Groenlandia “tutte le basi che vogliono. Potranno avere tutto l’accesso militare necessario”. Lo ha detto Donald Trump in un’intervista a Fox. La Danimarca desidera perseguire “un dialogo costruttivo con i suoi alleati” sulla sicurezza della Groenlandia e dell’Artico, ma nel rispetto della sua “integrità…

Why some people get bad colds and others don’t

When rhinovirus, the most common cause of the common cold, enters the nasal passages, the cells lining the nose immediately begin working together to fight the infection. These cells activate a wide range of antiviral defenses designed to limit the virus and stop it from spreading. In a study published…

A common vitamin could influence bathroom frequency

Bowel habits may not be a popular topic, but they offer valuable insight into how efficiently the gut moves material through the digestive system. When this process becomes disrupted, people can develop constipation, diarrhea, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Even though these conditions are widespread, the biological processes that regulate…

This simple fix makes blockchain almost twice as fast

The Internet of Things (IoT) is steadily turning the idea of a fully connected world into reality. Billions of physical devices, from tiny sensors to self-driving vehicles and industrial machines, now collect and exchange data online. Keeping that information secure and unchanged is critical, which is why engineers are increasingly…

Zelensky arrivato a Davos, l’incontro con Trump alle 13 – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il presidente ucraino Volodymyr Zelensky è già arrivato in Svizzera, dove alle 13 incontrerà Donald Trump mentre il suo intervento è previsto per le 14.30: lo afferma il portavoce del presidente ucraino Serhiy Nikiforov, ripreso dai media ucraini. Il presidente parteciperà anche a una sessione del panel del “Consiglio consultivo…

Australian Open: Sinner-Duckworth 6-1/6-4/1-0 DIRETTA – Notizie – Ansa.it

Australian Open: Sinner-Duckworth DIRETTA 6-1/6-4/1-0 Dopo un’ora e 10 minuti di gioco Sinner è già avanti due set a zero.  Sinner va a caccia del terzo titolo consecutivo a Melbourne e al secondo turno lo attende l’australiano James Duckworth, match che si giocherà sulla Rod Laver Arena con inizio alle…

Copenaghen: ‘Non negoziamo sulla sovranità della Groenlandia’. Rutte: ‘Con Trump non se ne è discusso’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

  La Danimarca desidera perseguire “un dialogo costruttivo con i suoi alleati” sulla sicurezza della Groenlandia e dell’Artico, ma nel rispetto della sua “integrità territoriale”. Lo ha detto la prima ministra danese Mette Frederiksen. “Possiamo negoziare tutti gli aspetti politici: sicurezza, investimenti, economia. Ma non possiamo negoziare la nostra sovranità.…

Physicists challenge a 200-year-old law of thermodynamics at the atomic scale

Two physicists at the University of Stuttgart have demonstrated that the Carnot principle, a foundational rule of thermodynamics, does not fully apply at the atomic scale when particles are physically linked (so-called correlated objects). Their findings suggest that this long-standing limit on efficiency breaks down for tiny systems governed by…

After 11 years of research, scientists unlock a new weakness in deadly fungi

Fungal infections claim millions of lives every year, yet treatment options have failed to keep pace with the growing danger. Scientists at McMaster University now report a discovery that could shift that balance. They have identified a molecule called butyrolactol A that targets a highly dangerous disease-causing fungus known as…