UBS analysts continue to highlight gold and oil as strategic hedges against the prevailing macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, forecasting notable price increases for both commodities in the coming years. The bank projects gold prices to reach $2,900 per ounce by September 2025, driven by a confluence of factors, including expectations of lower interest rates, uncertainty...
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DNA’s iconic double helix has long been the symbol of life’s blueprint. However, the human genome conceals far more complexity. Among these mysteries are i-motifs, unusual knot-like DNA structures formed when cytosine-rich sequences fold into a four-stranded, twisted configuration. Recent research has illuminated the prevalence and potential significance of i-motifs...
New research published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory sheds light on how psilocybin, a compound found in certain psychedelic mushrooms, affects behaviors involving the balance of reward and punishment. Conducted on male and female rats, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University found that psilocybin influenced how these animals...
Early detection is critical in the fight against cancer. Diagnosing the disease in its earliest stages significantly increases survival rates and improves patient outcomes. However, traditional diagnostic methods, such as biopsies and imaging, are often invasive, time-consuming, and expensive. These limitations have driven scientists and researchers to explore new ways...