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CRISPR could create hypoallergenic cats
The results of a recent study found that genetically engineering cats could be a solution to eliminating cat allergies.
New technique detects 95% of early-stage pancreatic cancer
If future studies prove it to be successful, this technique for the early detection of pancreatic cancer could save thousands of lives.
Is iron the Achilles’ heel for cancer?
Cancer cells hoard iron in unusually high quantities. Scientists have discovered how to leverage this to create safer cancer drugs.
AI maps psychedelic “trip” experiences to regions of the brain – opening new route to psychiatric treatments
The study shows that it’s possible to map the wildly subjective psychedelic experiences to specific brain regions.
Malaria resistance shows that mutations are not always random
Mutations that confer malaria resistance occur more frequently in people who live in regions where the disease is endemic.
Spillback: How often do humans give animals diseases?
COVID-19 and other microbes have shed light on disease spillover from animals to humans, but we can also spillback disease to wildlife.
History of ultrasound: From bats to frogs to Nazis to modern-day brain stimulation
More than 200 years ago, scientists tried to figure out how bats navigate in the dark (or without eyes). This set in motion a series of events that led to the development of ultrasound as a form of psychotherapy.
When you eat matters: How your eating rhythms impact your mental health
Even though the brain is only 2% of our total body mass, it consumes up to 25% of our energy.
How natural “short sleepers” thrive on 4 hours of sleep per night
Could we all attain this superpower?
Standing on a vibrating platform could deliver some of the same benefits as exercise
It won't give you a six pack, but could improve your bone density.
Feeling dizzy when you stand up? Try these muscle techniques
Scientists find two 30-second techniques that prevent dizziness upon standing.
Organs from genetically engineered pigs may help shorten the transplant wait list
"I was part of the surgical team that conducted the first pig-to-human heart transplant in a living patient."
Should we use genome editing to make better babies? Here’s what the experts think
Every year, scientists like George Church get better at editing the genomes of human beings. But will genome editing help or hurt us?
On a mission to alleviate chronic pain
“At that time, it was just a wild idea, [...] that instead of just a loss of consciousness, anesthetics may do something to the brain that actually turns pain off.”
DMT: The strongest psychedelic most people have never heard of
Some scientists believe that DMT could revolutionize the treatment of depression.
Zuranolone: New antidepressant helps patients in just three days
Zuranolone might help people feel better sooner than if they were relying on standard treatment alone.
Dust mite juice: a new eczema treatment
The good news is that scientists have found a new way to treat eczema. The bad news is that it's drinkable dust mite extract.
What you eat can reprogram your genes
An expert explains the emerging science of nutrigenomics.
Therapy dogs help patients in the emergency room
A ten-minute visit from a therapy dog reduces emergency room patients' pain and anxiety.
Clues to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder hidden in the dark genome
The dark genome makes up 98% of human DNA. Scientists are just beginning to understand its role in cognitive disorders.
What side is your appendix on? The right, unless you have situs inversus
Human organs don't always show up where doctors expect.
Drug that cleans up cholesterol may reduce post-stroke dementia
Researchers look to an FDA-approved drug ingredient that can "scoop-up" and store cholesterol and possibly stave off post-stroke dementia.
Five-minute breathing exercise can lower blood pressure
A small study suggests that IMST is as effective as medications or 30 minutes of aerobic exercise.
Does sex count as exercise? Scientists describe the physical demands of intercourse
A study finds that sex is "moderate intensity physical activity," similar to light jogging or leisurely swimming.
Miracle berry: The flavor-changing fruit that reveals the illusory nature of our senses
Bite into a miracle berry and you'll perceive intense sweetness — but only after you eat something acidic, too.
Safer painkillers: A novel drug treats pain without killing people
Painkillers have nasty side effects, such as organ damage or addiction. Researchers have discovered a new drug that may cause none of these.
A new treatment helped frogs regenerate their amputated legs – taking science one step closer to helping people regrow their body parts, too
Scientists looked for ways to trigger the “build whatever normally was here” signal for cells at the site of a wound.
Build strength with only three seconds of weight lifting per day?
Get stronger in only three seconds per day? New research shows that it is possible.
Jeff Bezos is looking to defy death. This is what we know about the science of aging
Altos Labs is an ambitious new anti-aging company with billions of dollars to back it up.