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Genome analysis as a way of helping people with baffling medical conditions has so far mainly been seen as a diagnostic tool for babies and children, but it also helps adults

Alzheimer's disease, traditionally seen as a brain-centric condition, may have systemic origins and can be accelerated through bone marrow transplants from donors with familial Alzheimer's to healthy mice. A new study un...

The compound LY2444296, which blocks the kappa opioid receptor, significantly reduces alcohol consumption in animal models of alcohol dependence. This study suggests LY2444296 could be a breakthrough in treating alcohol ...

The CDC has reported the first human case of swine flu in the U.S. in 2024. There's no evidence of the infection spreading between people.

Popular Netflix shows and films expose adolescents to an average of 10 incidents of pain every hour, challenging portrayals of pain and suffering in media aimed at 12 to 18-year-olds. This first-of-its-kind research scru...

A new study introduces a novel bioluminescence imaging technique for observing oxygen movement in mouse brains. This method, inspired by firefly proteins, reveals real-time, widespread patterns of oxygen distribution, of...

A new equation shows a surprisingly simple relationship between pressure and the temperature needed to melt any solid substance into a liquid

In lab-dishes studies, proteins drawn from tiny tardigrades slowed human cell metabolism.

Versatility and miniaturization of imaging systems are of great importance in today's information society. Microscopic imaging techniques have always been indispensable for scientific research and disease diagnosis in th...

CDC data shows that more than 60 measles cases have been reported so far in 2024, surpassing last year's total.

Our immune system is like a well-trained brigade. Each unit has a unique specialty. Some cells directly kill invading foes; others release protein "markers" to attract immune cell types to a target. Together, they're a f...

Age significantly impacts how self-presentation, or manipulating others' evaluations of oneself, is perceived, particularly in the context of the protagonist's usual performance. Their study, involving elementary school ...

More than two decades ago, scientists predicted that at ultra-low temperatures, many atoms could undergo 'quantum superchemistry' and chemically react as one. They've finally shown it's real.

First predicted by Einstein more than a century ago, lasers have shaped our modern technological landscape. But how do they work?

A four-atom molecule has broken the record for coldest large molecule.

Japan's SLIM lunar lander has survived another night on the moon, despite being designed to die after the first lunar night.

A brain region critical for memory is smaller in older adults with fewer than 10 teeth than in those who have most of their teeth, suggesting that tooth loss may precede the development of dementia

The novel dual-action Laifen Wave electric toothbrush promises to revolutionize your daily brushing routine -- but can it deliver on performance?

A team led by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan has succeeded in creating a strong coupling between two forms of waves--magnons and phonons--in a thin film. Importantly, they achieved...

The researchers hit a rate of 301 terabits per second -- equivalent to transferring 1,800 4K movies over the internet in one second -- using existing fiber-optic cables.

When and where will the double cicada brood emerge? Here's what to expect from this rare phenomenon, which occurs only once every 221 years.

From observing how the sun works to how animals react to darkness in the daytime, here are 4 simple, NASA-funded science projects you can contribute to during the April 8 total solar eclipse.