The future of human grief in the age of artificial intelligence
Grief looks different than it did a generation ago. Screens now hold memories once kept in photo albums…
Scientists recharge and repair human cells using donated mitochondria
Tiny structures inside your cells keep your body alive by turning food into fuel. These structures, called mitochondria,…
Researchers discovered how the brain decides what to remember
A song from childhood can hit you out of nowhere. A smell can carry you back decades. Then…
The body’s hidden weapon against Alzheimer’s disease: muscles
Alzheimer’s disease steals memory, independence and, too often, life itself. Drugs can ease symptoms, but none halt the…
Scientists use light-controlled nanorobots to quickly grow bone cells
A tiny fleet of gold nanorobots is teaching stem cells how to become bone. At the same time,…
Breakthrough study finds that aging naturally protects against cancer
Most people assume that growing older only raises cancer risk. That idea feels natural because most diagnoses occur…
Microscopic DNA ‘flower’ robots shapeshift for targeted medicine delivery
Shape shifts happen all around you. Cells stretch, tissues curl, and living structures shift their form as naturally…
First human trial of a CRISPR-based treatment significantly lowered cholesterol and triglycerides
A quiet hope has started to grow among people living with stubborn cholesterol problems as researchers report early…
Research links exercise to reduced inflammation and slower aging
Fresh insight into how regular movement protects the body from aging comes from a long-running study published in…
The hidden link between sugar cravings and heavy drinking
Scientists have known for years that alcohol and sugar can damage the liver and influence your choices in…
Daily physical activity lowers Alzheimer’s disease risk in older adults
A lengthy walk can be a step in the right direction when you have concerns about your memory.…
AI-powered ‘mind captioning’ tool turns brain activity into clear text
The idea that your thoughts could someday be written out on a page feels strange at first, especially…