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Scientists use "genetic scissors" to find the first cure for the most common type of mushroom poisoning

The death cap mushroom has finally met its match: a dye used in medical imaging.

Your smartwatch may soon alert you if you have an irregular heart rhythm

Smartwatches are turning more and more into medical devices.

A deer tooth pendant carries the DNA of a woman from Eurasia

How did human DNA end up in a deer tooth pendant?

Scientists unveil the first human 'pangenome': a new frontier in genomics

The human "pangenome" is a full genetic sequence that incorporates genomes from not just one individual, but 47.

Ibogaine, a psychedelic used in shamanistic rituals gives rise to new drugs that treat depression and addiction

Two novel drugs that work like ibogaine promise to treat depression and addiction, two overlooked evils that can ruin humanity.

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults - a deadly virus on the rise

Along with COVID and the flu, RSV was part of a "tridemic" last winter.

We are using less energy than we used to when we rest, and researchers aren't exactly sure why

This could be contributing to the obesity crisis.

National Drug Take Back Day was a success, but not enough people know about it

The recent National Take Back Drug Day was a success in the effort to combat drug abuse.

Powerful new obesity drug that cuts 15% of body weight aces clinical trial

It sounds like it will be soon approved by the FDA, but there are still unknowns.

Scientists make 'BeerBots' that speed up the brewing process

These tiny nanocapsules could be a game changer for beer brewing.

Junk food ads trick you into thinking food will make you happier

Researchers call governments to better regulate unhealthy food ads.

This graphene tattoo shows promise as a treatment for cardiac arrhythmia

If your heart beats irregularly, here is a graphene tattoo that can keep your heartbeat in check, even better than a pacemaker.

Scientists discover gene in the brain that puts the brakes on anxiety

A newly identified molecular pathway in the amygdala could be key to staving off anxiety disorders.

New needle-free Covid vaccine targets future variants of the virus

It’s delivered by a spring-powered jet injection

Electric stimulation could help wounds heal three times faster

With the help of tiny engineered chips, the study shows the healing process can be accelerated up to three times faster in wounds that are guided by electric stimulation.

Gel has 100% success rate in stopping brain tumors in mice

Johns Hopkins researchers cured aggressive brain cancer in mice with a hydrogel after tumor removal.

Glow-in-the-dark medicinal plants could be useful in a very different way

Imaging science could get some unexpected help.

Yet another study shows sugary taxes really do work

Too much sugar is bad for you. Taxing it can make you healthier.

Calorie labels on menus in the US saved thousands of lives and billions in medical costs

Simple changes can have big effects, and something as small as mentioning how many calories can convince people to eat healthier.

This rechargeable battery is made from food and yes, you can eat it.

It operates at 0.65 V, a voltage low enough not to create problems in the human body.

Brain MRIs just got a thousand times sharper

Although the technology was only demonstrated on mice, researchers think it can also work on humans.

Could these old mummies in Mexico be spreading fungal infection due to an old tax rule?

There's not much evidence and speculation is running wild.

Ghana sets milestone as first country to authorize new malaria vaccine

The WHO has yet to recommend it, but some countries are already starting to use it.

Genes involved in cartilage growth may double as 'height genes'

Newly identified "height genes" may influence adult stature by affecting cartilage cell development.

What's the average penis size? New study shows a clear trend

Guys, I've got some good news about your penis size.

Cheers to no hangovers! This new probiotic could reduce alcohol's negative effects

A group of Chinese scientists have developed a genetically modified probiotic that accelerates the metabolism of alcohol and safeguards the liver against alcohol-induced harm. The study was carried out on mice and suggests that this breakthrough might one day potentially alleviate hangover symptoms in humans, the researchers said. A hangover refers to a set of […]

Oral contraceptives could have 92% less hormones and still work

Continuous infusion with varying doses of exogenous hormones could be a safer and effective alternative.

THC potency in cannabis products is often inflated, scientists say

Most people aren't getting what they're paying for.

A bacterial probiotic can save Florida's dying coral reef

A probiotic cocktail promises to save the only US coral reef barrier. But we need to act fast, if we are really serious about it.

Bronze Age people in Mediterranean islands were taking hallucinogenic drugs 3,000 years ago

Toxic plants used as part of burial ceremonies induced delirium and hallucinations.

Shutting down U.S. nuclear power plants would result in more deadly air pollution

Afraid of nuclear plants? Perhaps you should be more afraid of air pollution.

New mRNA treatment could one day eliminate peanut allergies

The treatment could be ready for human clinical trials in about three years.

How New Zealand’s invasive pigs turned into a cash cow

The animals evolved into ultra-resilient, disease-free predators while isolated on Auckland Island.

Telehealth and opioid disorder drugs reduced fatal overdoses by a third

The US needs all the help it can get in the opioid crisis.

These high-tech diapers double as urine tests

In the future, some diapers could act like a mini labs to immediately detect potential health problems.

What is the limit of human lifespan? Scientists only know there's still room to age

By 2070, some woman in Japan will likely turn 130. But not even that could be the absolute limit.

Do psychedelics actually make you more creative?

LSD and magic mushrooms have always been associated with creativity and artistic pursuits. Now, scientists is having a closer look.

Your brain has an internal compass. Now, scientists say they know how it works

Scientists unravel the secrets of the brain's internal compass and its implications for degenerative diseases.

Laughing gas could ironically be a solution against treatment-resistant depression

Who said life doesn't have a sense of humor?

Can this brain abnormality explain why some people are psychopaths?

A brain region that is associated with reward perception and impulsive behavior is 10% larger in psychopaths.

Why Providing School Meals for Everyone Makes Economic Sense

Pilot program in the UK shows the benefits of giving free meals for everyone in school.

Deadly fungal infection is spreading fast in US healthcare facilities

The CDC said to be concerned and asked for swift action for prevention and control.

Ayahuasca changes the depths of your brain in remarkable ways

It’s the first study to track effects of one of the active ingredients in the drink.

This new 3D-printed insole measures the sole pressure directly in the shoe

It could one day be used by athletes or in physiotherapy.

A Himalayan fungus has been used to treat cancer for centuries. Scientists now boost its potency 40-fold

Early results suggest the drug shows good anti-cancer activity in patients with advanced cancer.

First woman of color cured of HIV

Use of cells from a rare mutation not found in colored people, marks a huge milestone for HIV treatment.

Researchers can now detect epilepsy without waiting for seizures

Epileptics face a risk of premature death up to three times that of the general population.

School kids show NASA how life-saving EpiPens become poison guns in space

NASA didn't know a space secret that these kids recently discovered during their experiment involving EpiPen.

This is probably the best way to spot bacteria in a fluid

AI-assisted Raman spectroscopy is great at identifying bacteria and it's way better than just regular Raman spectroscopy.

Can we reverse hearing loss? Yes we can, here is how it works

We are closer than ever to reversing hearing loss in humans, here is all the proof you need.

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