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Despite what a doctor in a viral video suggests, it's not a good idea to wash fruits and vegetables with soap and water, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, food scientists told Live Science.

Damaged axons in mice lacking syntaphilin were able to regrow past the injury site and form functional connections with other neurons.

Eye movements distinguish between "go" and "no go" actions early in the decision-making process, before the hand even starts to move.

The FDA has approved a new drug named Ozanimod for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Ozanimod binds to receptors in lymphocytes' surfaces, preventing them from reaching the brain. As the number of active lymphocytes d...

While introverts may be more accustomed to spending time alone, extroverts may have a slight edge in coping with current COVID-19 distancing measures. Researchers say using the term physical distancing rather than social...

Using robotics, researchers uncover mechanisms in the cerebellum and spinal cord that determine how the nervous system responds to induced changes in step length. The findings could have implications for physical rehabil...

Despite all of the public health warnings, many people are still ignoring instructions to socially distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many influential people are downplaying the severity of the virus, and convincing ...

MEDICINE Researchers Push for Mass Blood Tests as a Covid-19 Strategy Gregory Barber | Wired “…a simple blood test, like the kind Zaaijer's team will perform on the donated blood, can tell whether it carries antibodi...

People often touch their faces when they're anxious, embarrassed, stressed or even when they're feeling just fine.