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Scientists make new opioid painkiller, without the nasty side effects

They started from scratch, using computational techniques to explore more than four trillion different chemical interactions.

Relying too much on the Internet for fact finding could hurt your brain

Just like anything else, it needs constant exercise to stay in shape.

Scientists find brain's generosity center

Scientists zoom in on your generosity, and it could help us understand psychopaths.

Pilot program aims to use drones to drop medical supplies in isolated areas

When you need medical supplies, you need them immediately and one startup promises to do it faster than anybody.

Good fathers' testosterone level drops when expecting a baby

From horny freshmen to hugs and pacifiers, testosterone powers every man's relationships.

Dust-sized sensors might one day monitor brain nerves. No batteries required

Dust-sized sensors might one day sit on the forefront of the medicine of the future.

'Brain training' assisted by VR and an exoskeleton helps paraplegics regain control of limbs

Groundbreaking research changes the lives of paralyzed patients by helping them regain their senses.

U.S. government rejects bid to re-schedule pot, but relaxes barriers for marijuana research

The U.S. government threw a bone, at least.

Meet Chuño, a space worthy food that the Incas made eight centuries ago

It's got an impressive shelf-life for something you prepare by leaving outside for a few nights then stomping on it.

Shinya Yamanaka: the godfather of induced pluripotent stem cells

Tailored stem cell treatment could become a reality in the near future.

Male dogs are becoming less fertile, and researchers believe it's happening to us next

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Want a better memory? Try eating a Mediterranean diet

Cut down on red meat, eat more vegetables and legumes. Also, olive oil.

Newly developed nanomaterial looks like an anti-bacterial spike pit -- but your cells can comfortably live on it

Named black silicon, the material literally stabs bacteria to death.

Researchers find brain's 'physics engine'

There's a physics expert inside all of us, though deeper in some than in others.

New Italian law encourages supermarkets to give unsold food to the needy

About one-third of the food produced in the world for human consumption -- 1.3 billion tons -- is wasted.

We've finally discovered how birds can sleep and fly at the same time without crashing

Frigatebirds spend weeks at a time flying over oceans in search for food -- here's how they sleep during this time.

Gene mutation helped early humans cope with smoke infested caves, but not Neanderthals

Early humans were far better smokers than Neanderthals, and this might have mattered a lot in the end.

First human trials for a Zika vaccine to begin shortly

Things are rough with Zika nowadays, but scientists are now finally testing a vaccine.

Eco-friendly wines really do taste better, scientists find

Let's toast to eco-friendly grapes!

Huge crowdsourced study finds genetic links to depression

Big data is paving the way for a new generation of studies.

Flossing might be useless: little evidence showing it keeps teeth and gums healthy

Have we been living a lie all this time?

A major difference between DNA and RNA could explain why one is the go-to blueprint for life

Keeping your genes in good condition is priority nr.1 for all life.

We'll soon be able to hack our nerves into controlling diseases

The new method could treat a wide range of diseases, from diabetes to arthritis.

Is secondhand marijuana smoke as damaging as tobacco smoke?

A new study compares the effects of secondhand marijuana smoke to that of tobacco.

The Zika virus might have reached the U.S., Florida governor warns

Should the virus get a foothold in southern Florida, containing it might become difficult, if not impossible.

Oldest case of human cancer is 1.7 million years old

Not a modern-day disease after all.

Hormone therapy successfully used to stop cells from aging for the first time

A male sex hormone could keep our cells young forever.

Cockroach milk: superfood of the future?

What better way to top off your meal?

Zika virus solution might lie in oil of common flower

The key to fighting Zika might be as simple as a common flower and some water.

Dolly sheep clones show no long-term health issues

Despite concerns, these clones have lived long and healthy lives.

Scientists find a woman that can see 99 million more colors than you or me

Just one extra cell type can make a huge difference.

Chinese scientists prepare for first human CRISPR gene-editing trial

The trial will alter T cells in an attempt to treat lung cancer patients.

Remote-controlled microrobots could be the future of medicine

Tiny robots might soon replace invasive surgery.

Lichens actually comprise a threesome, not a partnership

The more the merrier.

Scientists quantify human intelligence for first time ever using MRI scans

A particular pattern in the human brain is connected to higher levels of intelligence.

Need to ward off pesky mosquitoes? Sleep with a chicken over your head

Believe it or not, there's actual scientific proof backing this advice.

Alzheimer's disease connected to reduced pain perception

Yet another damaging effect has been found to stem from the progressive form of dementia.

Study suggests that primates prefer alcohol in their nectar

Looks like happy hour isn't just a human thing.

Detailed new map of human brain reveals almost 100 new regions

Just like space, the human brain has plenty of uncharted territory.

Getting blackout drunk: how alcohol can leave you with no memory of the night before

Blacking out from alcohol is a bit more complicated than you might think.

Research suggests turtle shells evolved for digging, not protection

The discovery highlights how trait functions can change with evolution.

In the long run, morphine might actually cause more pain than it alleviates

Painkillers in the opium family (most notably morphine) may actually make pain last longer, a new study reports. Morphine treatment after a nerve injury doubled the duration of pain in rats and this is highly worrying. It gets even more disturbing when you consider the addictive potential of many commercial opioids such as OxyContin and Vicodin. If this is […]

Scientists move closer to world’s first Alzheimer’s disease vaccine

Human trials for the vaccine formulation will begin after the current pre-clinical studies are completed.

Scientists use embryonic stem cells to create bone, heart muscle in just 5 days

Healing wounds might become a whole lot easier.

New Sage Therapeutics drug alleviates postpartum depression in majority of patients

The drug might be a big step forward in the treatment of postpartum depression.

Researchers coax neurons into regenerating and restore vision in mice

This could allow us to restore vision, mobility or fight diseases like Alzheimer's.

Scientists create light-activated stingray robot composed of rat cells

A stingray created from living rat cells blurs the line between technology and nature.

A thick drink, like a smoothie, will make you feel full regardless of how many calories it has

The brain can be fooled that enough nutrients were ingested with a thick drink, despite the drink may contain little to any calories.

A software bug could render the last 15 years of brain research meaningless

Some 40,000 studies need to be re-examined. Ouch.

Higher consumption of unsaturated fats linked to better health

Unsaturated fats are good for you.

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