A new study from Columbia University has found that taurine, a type of amino acid known mostly as an ingredient in energy drinks, extended the life of worms, mice and monkeys.
Share:
More In Science
'Forever Chemical' Exposure Stunts Child Development, Says Study
New research shows that exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals" can hamper growth and development in children by "altering hormonal and metabolic pathways."
CDC: Deadly Fungal Infections Spreading at an 'Alarming Rate'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday warned that a deadly fungus called Candida auris (C. auris) is spreading at an "alarming rate" in the U.S. healthcare facilities.
One Good Thing: Chuck Lorre's $30M Donation to Open Med School For Underserved Students
One Good Thing: Chuck Lorre's $30M Donation to Open Med School For Underserved Students
Karuna Therapeutics Sees Breakthrough In Schizophrenia Drug
Karuna Therapeutics' top-experimental schizophrenia drug significantly reduced symptoms in a late-stage trial but there were concerns that it could cause hypertension in patients.
Chuck Lorre Gifts $30M to Open New Med Tech School for Underserved Students
One of television's most successful writers made a big donation to the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to help underserved community members gain the skills to become health care professionals.
Ted Lasso Cast Visits White House to Promote Mental Health & Wellness
Ted Lasso Cast Visits White House to Promote Mental Health & Wellness
UN Reports Climate Time Bomb Ticking But World Can Still Avert Worst Calamities
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new report providing multiple options for how the world can survive and adapt to climate change.
California Cuts Deal to Make $30 Insulin Available to All
California Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend announced that the state has secured a contract with CIVCA to make $30 insulin available to all who need it. He also announced that the state will start manufacturing Naloxone, an emergency medication used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Pfizer Recalls Migraine Drug Due to Unsafe Packaging
Pfizer Recalls Migraine Drug Due to Unsafe Packaging
