Life stages according to traditional Chinese medicine and when you hit your physical peak
For anyone feeling the pressure to have it all figured out by 25, take a breath. According to…
Earth’s Earliest Animals May Have Thrived Too Easily to Evolve
Fossils from some of the oldest-known animals on Earth, dating from 574 million years ago (Ediacaran period), suggest…
Study identifies new therapeutic candidate for KRAS-driven pancreatic cancer
A new research paper was published in Volume 17 of Oncotarget on June 3, 2026, titled “The anticancer effects of PCAIs…
Study uncovers genetic trade-off between youth and longevity
A new study identifies vgll3 as a key gene that promotes rapid growth and early reproduction while increasing…
UC Davis scientists identify protein key to male fertility
The causes of male infertility can be hard to diagnose, with many tests failing to detect genetic defects.…
Human telomerase shows limited function across different animal species
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on April 13, 2026, titled “Cross species activity of TERT…
The One Arm an Octopus Will Never Risk in a Fight—Its Sex Arm
Webfoot octopus (Amphioctopus fangsiao) male with its mating arm curled up (upper left). Credit: Keijiro Haruki For an…
Fertility treatments linked to small increases in some cancers
A study of more than 400,000 women finds medically assisted reproduction is associated with small increases in certain…
Mendelian randomization study reveals opposing roles for IL6 and IL6R in long-term mortality
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on February 6, 2026, titled “Causal effects of inflammation on…
Urgent to understand how human fertility functions beyond Earth, scientists say
As humans spend increasing amounts of time in space, whether for work or tourism, scientists are calling for…
Dual targeting strategy suppresses pancreatic cancer cell growth
A new research paper was published in Volume 13 of Oncoscience on January 28, 2026, titled “Dual targeting of oncogenic microtubules…
Walking Sharks Rewrite The Rules Of Reproduction
Epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum), a shark made famous thanks to their ability to “walk.” Universal Images Group via…