Researchers at Texas A&M University found that it takes over a month for negative alcohol effects to wear off, and fathers' sperm are still negatively impacted by drinking even during the withdrawal process. The study suggests that men should abstain from alcohol at least three months prior to conceiving.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered a compound called C75 that rapidly turns off appetite in mice, causing significant weight loss. The substance works by blocking the production of neuropeptide Y, a key hormone involved in appetite regulation.
Nitric oxide is found to control cell death through its occupation of the caspase enzyme, which triggers programmed cell death. This discovery opens doors for potential therapeutic interventions in various diseases, including cancer, liver failure and immune system disorders.