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EPISODE · Jan 4, 2026 · 8 MIN

🔬 Ancient Human Ancestor Confirmed, Plus: Common Diabetes Drug May Worsen Disease

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Scientists confirm a seven-million-year-old fossil walked upright, fundamentally rewriting human origins. A widely-used diabetes medication prescribed since the 1950s may actually accelerate disease progression. Researchers successfully use cancer therapy to reverse gut aging in mice, with results lasting up to a year. Plus, the first direct observation of Einstein's predicted spacetime wobble near a spinning black hole, and a breakthrough showing Alzheimer's damage may not be as irreversible as believed.Subscribe to Peer Review'd Newsletter: https://peerreviewd.com/Love Science? Check out our other Science tools: 60sec.site and Artificial Intelligence Radio

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