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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured a dramatic image last month of Curiosity ascending Mont Mercou, a landform on the slopes of the Red Planet's 3.4-mile-high (5.5 kilometers) Mt. Sharp.

To better understand the universe, we may need to kill off one of the most important theories of all time.

Scientists are investigating whether rising global temperatures may lead to more stillbirths, saying further study is needed on the subject as climates change.

A recent study claims to have found evidence for mushroom-like life forms on the surface of Mars.

A new report finds that three Wuhan Institute of Virology staffers fell ill in November 2019, but it's not clear with what or how trustworthy the intelligence is.

Beta-sitosterol, a natural plant-derived supplement, reduced anxiety in mouse models, both in stand-alone use and in combination with Prozac.

Increased connectivity between the auditory cortex and motor control areas related to the mouth, face, and throat, could be a key feature in identifying misophonia, a condition marked by extreme reactions to "trigger sou...

Children who embark on regular exercise have marked differences in brain structure, flexibility, organization, and have more robust neural networks than those who exercise less frequently.

The man was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease 40 years ago.

People with myopia appear to have delayed circadian rhythms and lower production of melatonin in the brain compared to those without the visual problem.

In-person interactions strengthen neural signals related to facial recognition.

A new gel that contains levodopa can adhere to nasal tissue. The gel releases levodopa directly into the blood and brain. Researchers say the preliminary data reveals the gel has proven to be effective in animal models.

Researchers found a modified peptide carrier that was delivering the siRNA drug by adhering to and potentially moving along cell filopodia, leading to more efficient cell entry and improved gene silencing.

Study shows risk doubles in women and goes up by 50 percent in men.

When a single gene in a cell is turned on or off, its resulting presence or absence can affect the function and survival of the cell. Researchers have now successfully catalogued this effect in the human neuron by separa...

Researchers deciphered the cellular mechanisms through which tendons can adapt to mechanical stresses. People who carry a certain variant of a gene that is key to this mechanism show improved jumping performance.

Scientists have discovered a new role for bile acids: they curb appetite by entering the brain. Their findings provide new insights into the signals and mechanisms by which satiety is controlled and may have implications...

A new low-cost and sustainable technique would boost the possibilities for hospitals and clinics to deliver therapeutics with aerogels, a foam-like material now found in such high-tech applications as insulation for spac...

Researchers showed that adding gamification with either competition or support increased physical activity for patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Scientists have made significant progress in the development of a nasal spray treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease.

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed an algorithm that combines data from a simple blood test and brief memory tests, to predict with great accuracy who will develop Alzheimer's disease in the future. ...

As climate change intensifies, wildfires in the West are behaving in ways that were unimaginable in the past -- and the common disaster response approaches are woefully unprepared for this new reality. Researchers now pr...