Palaeontologists hope ancient whale fossil found on Victorian coast will be a window to evolution
An “extremely rare” 21-million-year-old whale fossil found along Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula could hold some answers about the evolutionary…
Study reveals hidden internal structure within biomolecular condensates
Cells rely on biomolecular condensates to coordinate essential biological processes without surrounding membranes. These droplet-like dynamic assemblies control…
Study finds brain changes related to worse memory in football players with repetitive head impacts
In former college and professional football players, a new study has found higher levels of inflammation were associated…
Brain rhythms may explain modern digital distraction susceptibility
Scientists may have new answers to why pop-ups or notifications grab our attention. Turns out our attention is…
Meningococcal B vaccine fails to prevent gonorrhea, trial shows
Contrary to existing evidence from observational studies, the meningococcal B vaccine (4CMenB) has no effect on preventing the…
NIH-supported trial reduces HIV incidence by 70% in rural populations
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Study used technology to extend reach of existing infrastructure, linking people to care. Transmission electron…
New study links gut makeup to celiac disease development
Specific genetic architecture in the gut microbial ecosystem can shape microbial composition in ways that are potentially relevant…
Early-life immune system differences drive childhood eczema risk
A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Weill Cornell Medicine, and other…
Muscles retain molecular memory of repeated inactivity
Muscle loss, or atrophy, due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly…
Scientists develop a new way to measure the expansion rate of the universe
For years, cosmologists have argued over a simple question with an awkward answer: How fast is the universe…
Social deprivation tied to less diverse gut microbiome
Living in a poorer neighborhood in the UK could impact the make-up of your gut microbiome, potentially leading to worse health. New research, led by King’s College…
Study sheds light on behavior of yeast cells in the gut
A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for…