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Why Modern Europeans Turn Up Their Noses at Bugs, But Neanderthals Didn’t

Insects are, by most measures, an excellent food. They pack in protein, need a fraction of the land and water that livestock does, and over 1,600 species are already recognized as edible somewhere on Earth. Hundreds of millions of people... Continue Reading →

ADHD, Explained: Symptoms, Treatment, and What Living With It Actually Looks Like

ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in childhood, yet still one of the most misread once someone reaches adulthood. It's often reduced to a stereotype, the kid who can't sit still in class. That image misses most... Continue Reading →

Same Carcinogen, Different Cancer: Why Your Genes Decide How Damage Turns Into Tumors

A new mouse study offers the first direct evidence that inherited genetic background shapes not just cancer risk, but the specific path a tumor takes as it evolves from a single damaged cell.

How Bees Divide Labor Without a Boss, It’s All in a Single Gene

Anyone who's ever managed a team knows how hard it is to keep tasks organized. Now imagine doing it with no manager, no meetings, and no memos, just tens of thousands of workers instinctively knowing what to do. That's exactly... Continue Reading →

A Hidden Force Inside Your DNA Is Controlling Your Cells

When we think about DNA, we usually imagine something static—like a blueprint locked safely inside our cells. But what if that blueprint is constantly moving, reshaping itself, and actively influencing who we are at a cellular level? That’s exactly what... Continue Reading →

Gene therapy appears to slow Huntington’s disease progression

The researchers found that patients receiving the treatment experienced 75% less progression of the disease overall, compared to a matched cohort of people with Huntington’s who were not receiving the treatment. This is the first time a drug trial has... Continue Reading →

Study finds caffeine can weaken effectiveness of certain antibiotics

Ingredients of our daily diet – including caffeine – can influence the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics. This has been shown in a new study by a team of researchers at the Universities of Tübingen and Würzburg led by Professor Ana... Continue Reading →

Vanderbilt scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language

In a groundbreaking study published Nov. 21 in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, researchers have uncovered significant genetic connections between human language abilities and musical rhythm skills, providing new insights into the biological underpinnings of these fundamental human traits.   The study... Continue Reading →

‘Mini Brain’ Organoids Grown in Lab Mature Much Like Infant Brains

A new study from UCLA and Stanford University researchers finds that three-dimensional human stem cell-derived ‘mini brain’ organoids can mature in a manner that is strikingly similar to human brain development. For the new study, published in Nature Neuroscience February 22, senior... Continue Reading →

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