Death is not the end: What physics says about dying
A flame goes out, and something in the room shifts with it. Not because matter has vanished, but…
Why do many patients develop scarring after cataract surgery?
Cataracts remain one of the world’s leading causes of vision loss, touching nearly every family at some point.…
Milk and wheat proteins identified as potent defenses against cholera
A glass of milk and a slice of bread do not look like medicine. But a new study…
Bowhead whales may hold the key to humans living up to 200 years
The Iñupiat people of Alaska have long said that bowhead whales live two human lifetimes. That oral knowledge…
Scientists are creating a much broader picture of the aging brain
Memories rarely arrive as an unbroken stream. The brain quietly divides life into segments: entering a room, starting…
Eating peanut butter builds muscle power in older adults, study finds
The act of rising from a chair may seem like a simple task for most, but it is…
Living at high altitudes may reduce risk of diabetes and other metabolic diseases
For many years, scientists have been puzzled by individuals who live in high-elevation areas throughout the world. Surveys…
AI breakthrough could dramatically lower the cost of drug development
Three-letter DNA “words” can decide whether a yeast cell cranks out a medicine efficiently or sputters along. The…
MIT scientists create pill capsule sensor to help doctors track missed doses
Missing a dose can feel small in the moment. But in transplant care, HIV, tuberculosis, and many heart…
Simple amino acid in saliva could help you keep that beautiful smile
Morning routines can feel small until you picture what happens right after breakfast. Sugar hits your mouth. Bacteria…
Neanderthal enzyme appears to play a significant role in athletic performance
Deep in your muscles, an enzyme called AMPD1 helps turn chemical fuel into usable energy. When it does…
New study reveals how the human pelvis evolved for upright walking
Every step you take depends on a structure most people rarely think about. The pelvis sits at the…