Creatine's Muscle-Building Benefits Overestimated, New Research Suggests

2025-04-02
Creatine's Muscle-Building Benefits Overestimated, New Research Suggests

New research challenges the widely held belief that creatine supplements significantly aid muscle growth. A 12-week clinical trial involving 54 participants, led by UNSW, found no difference in lean muscle mass gain between those taking the recommended 5g daily dose of creatine and a control group. The study suggests previous research might have overestimated creatine's effects due to methodological flaws, prompting a reassessment of its muscle-building capabilities.

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Antarctic Ecosystem Classification: A Game-Changing Leap for Conservation

2025-02-10

A groundbreaking study has created the first comprehensive classification and map of Antarctic ecosystems, representing a transformative leap in our understanding of these fragile environments. Aligned with the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology, this framework places Antarctica within a global context, highlighting its crucial role in planetary biodiversity. It will enable systematic risk assessments, strategic placement of protected areas, and effective monitoring of conservation goals, particularly crucial given accelerating climate change and increased human activity. Published open access with freely available data, this research lays the groundwork for a Red List of Antarctic Ecosystems, identifying threatened habitats and informing protection strategies.

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