Science

Scientists were wrong for decades about DNA knots

Scientists at the University of Cambridge, working with international collaborators, have identified a crucial process that shapes how DNA behaves…

2 weeks ago

Ancient Chinese medicine may hold the key to hair regrowth

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most widespread form of hair loss, affecting millions of people around the world. Medications such…

2 weeks ago

New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half

A research team led by scientists from several Japanese institutions has identified a compound called Mic-628 that directly influences the…

2 weeks ago

A hidden Aloe vera compound takes aim at Alzheimer’s

Scientists are continuing to search for new ways to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive brain disorder that affects memory,…

2 weeks ago

These 773,000-year-old fossils may reveal our shared human ancestor

Perfectly timed fossils from Morocco reveal a forgotten African population living near the very root of the human family tree.…

2 weeks ago

That dry, bitter taste may be waking up your brain

Astringency is the dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery feeling people notice when eating foods rich in certain plant compounds called…

2 weeks ago

Scientists create smart synthetic skin that can hide images and change shape

Synthetic materials are widely used across science, engineering, and industry, but most are designed to perform only a narrow range…

2 weeks ago

Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off

Scientists at Cleveland-based institutions have uncovered a surprising new switch that helps the body make fat -- and turning it…

2 weeks ago

An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet

Chemicals introduced to shield the ozone layer are now tied to an unexpected environmental consequence. A new study shows that…

2 weeks ago

Doctors may be missing early signs of kidney disease

Small changes in kidney function, even when test results fall within what doctors consider a normal range, may reveal who…

2 weeks ago