Science Communication

Can diabetes and obesity drugs also help the skin? The potential of GLP-1 agonists in dermatology

GLP-1 receptor agonists are currently among the most widely discussed classes of drugs worldwide. They have gained popularity for their effectiveness in treating type 2...

Ageing: how scientific progress is changing our understanding of the biology of ageing

As recently as the mid-20th century, aging was described by Nobel Prize laureate Peter Medawar as “an unsolved problem in biology”. Today, scientists can analyze...

Gestational diabetes and its impact on a child’s health before birth

Gestational diabetes is most commonly associated with temporary disturbances in glucose metabolism during pregnancy. However, growing evidence shows that its consequences may extend far beyond...

The brain, emotions, and the gut

How society, culture, and emotions influence gastrointestinal diseases. Abdominal pain before an important exam, nausea during intense stress, or sudden intestinal problems following difficult life...

What does caffeine do to our sleep? 

Evening coffee has sparked controversy for years. Some people fall asleep without difficulty, while others toss and turn for half the night. However, a growing...

From tea to kombucha

Over the past few years, kombucha has become one of the world’s most popular fermented beverages. While most consumers focus primarily on its taste, scientists...

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