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Experimental Pill Mimics Effects of Exercise

Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis announced that they are close to creating a pill that mimics the physical and mental health benefits of exercise. This could be a huge bonus for people who are unable to engage in physical activity due to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on March 19, 2024

Brainwaves Show Dogs Help People Concentrate, Relax

Playing fetch or grooming Fido isn’t just good for your precious pooch – it also benefits your brain. Such interactions appear to strengthen brain waves associated with rest and relaxation, South Korean researchers report in the March 13 issue of the journal PLOS One. Their… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on March 19, 2024

Scientists Create Cow That Produces Insulin in Milk

There may be an unexpected fix for ongoing shortages of insulin: A brown bovine in Brazil recently made history as the first transgenic cow able to produce human insulin in her milk. “Mother Nature designed the mammary gland as a factory to make protein really, really… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on March 18, 2024