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A study comparing brain cells known as astrocytes in humans and mice found that mouse astrocytes are more resilient to oxidative stress, a damaging imbalance that is a mechanism behind many neurological disorders.

Intense short-pulse laser-driven production of bright high-energy sources, such as X-rays, neutrons and protons, has been shown to be an invaluable tool in the study of high energy density science.

Most countries that host laboratories dealing with the deadliest pathogens score low on measures of biosecurity and biosafety.

Melting alpine ice in the Yukon uncovered an ancient throwing weapon coated in an organic residue.

Taking SSRI antidepressants does not increase the risk of developmental delays or autism in children, a new study reports. However, there is an increased risk for ASD and developmental delays in children whose mothers su...

Researchers are studying a potential new chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) treatment for multiple myeloma.

Biomedical engineering researchers developed a new cell classifier tool that takes a higher-resolution look at the life cycle of neuroepithelial stem cells, which led to the discovery and exploration of a new resting pha...

Subtle changes in fractal motor activity regulation in cognitively healthy women may be a sign of preclinical Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

Changes in taste perception can for years following chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for cancer, a new study reports. Cancer survivors reported less sensitivity to bitter, sweet, and salty tastes compared to thos...

A new study confirms the low likelihood that coronavirus contamination on hospital surfaces is infectious. The study is the original report on recovering near-complete SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences directly from surface sw...

Deep brain stimulation appears to be safe, effective, and provides symptom improvements for at least one year in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

Study sheds new light on how migraines may occur and why those who are susceptible to migraines see improvements in symptoms as they age.

As wildfires become more intense, birds living in areas that burn may lose their vibrant colours because they skip mating displays when their nesting sites are destroyed

A new online calculator can be used by individuals to assess their dementia risk and make lifestyle changes that can help decrease risk factors for neurodegeneration.

A newly described skull from China may belong to an extinct sister species of Homo sapiens.

Study reveals very young infants can perceive objects that older infants, children, and adults can not see due to a phenomenon called visual backward masking.

Live Science will explore the wondrous world of constellations in our new kids video series: Summer School with Live Science.

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A severe drought going into the summer is setting up the western United States for water rationing and nasty wildfires.

Scientists reconstructed a 3,000-year-old shark attack from marks left behind in the victim's skeleton.

People with dementia receiving home health care visits are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when there is consistency in nursing staff, according to a new study.