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Archaeologists have found a shrouded skeleton that was buried around 2,200 years ago in a tomb with extravagant murals.

A new study reveals that certain genetic factors may protect against ALS, enabling partial or full recovery. Researchers found that a specific genetic variation reduces a protein blocking the IGF-1 pathway, which is cruc...

Scientists are developing an engineered parasite to get drugs into the brain.

The home, which was built around 1660, would have been owned by an affluent family based on the artifacts found there.

New research highlights the critical role of healthy blood vessels in maintaining brain health and addressing age-related cognitive decline. The study reveals that vascular degradation in the brain can lead to neurodegen...

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a protocol for harnessing the power of quantum sensors. The protocol could give sensor designers the ability to...

A novel study finds that specialized MRI scans can detect early brain changes that indicate a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD) before significant cognitive decline occurs. Researchers discovered that cortical mic...

A recent study suggests that a GLP-1 drug, liraglutide, may protect the brains of people with mild Alzheimer's disease, slowing cognitive decline by 18% over one year. This effect is likely due to the drug's ability to r...

A recent study found increased brain activity in two dying patients, but it does not indicate consciousness. The research revealed gamma wave bursts in comatose patients with epilepsy, but no evidence these were tied to ...

Participating in the Olympic Games is a rare achievement, and the pressures and stressors that come with it are unique. Whether an athlete is battling to win the breaststroke or powering their way to gold in the modern p...

How do we measure chaos and why would we want to? Together, Penn engineers Dani S. Bassett, J. Peter Skirkanich Professor in Bioengineering and in Electrical and Systems Engineering, and postdoctoral researcher Kieran Mu...

In a new study, women who followed diets low in added sugar and high in nutrients had "younger-looking" cells.

You've probably had a dentist remind you to floss -- but when's the best time to do so?

Devices that let people with paralysis walk and talk are rapidly improving. Some see a future in which we alter memories and download skills - but major challenges remain

Geologists have revealed new details about a recent geyser eruption at Yellowstone National Park, including the shallow depth of the explosion and staggering height of its plume.

In this extract from "Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans," Bill Schutt looks at the creatures with the strongest bite forces in the world.

In sports, physical training is often emphasized over cognitive, but both are required to excel, experts say.

It has never been easier to spread false or misleading information online. The anonymous, impersonal nature of the internet, combined with advanced tools like artificial intelligence, makes it trivial for bad actors to m...

New research highlights a significant link between neurodivergence and chronic fatigue, suggesting that increased inflammation from childhood stress may contribute. The study emphasizes the need for better screening and ...

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can break most of the chemical bonds in organic matter, and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light can cause significant harm to humans and objects. In response, UV-shielding materials have be...

American adults typically have more friends than recent surveys suggest, with fewer reporting no friends at all. The survey found that an average American adult has four to five friends, and only 2% reported being friend...

A prototype vaccine from ArkeaBio, a US start-up, cut methane emissions by 13 per cent in a first trial involving 10 cows, offering a potential way to reduce the huge climate impact of cattle farming