Science

A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has been decoded

Researchers at UBC Okanagan have uncovered the process plants use to create mitraphylline, a rare natural compound that has attracted…

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Scientists reversed biological age in older adults with a 4-week diet change

Older adults who cut back on dietary fat or reduced the amount of animal-based protein they consumed showed signs of…

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Scientists discover hidden chemical signature that could reveal alien life

For decades, scientists searching for life beyond Earth have focused on one central challenge: identifying the right molecules to look…

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Scientists say this common sweetener may be quietly rewiring your metabolism

A growing body of research is pointing to fructose as more than just a source of extra calories. A new…

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Brain scans reveal a shocking difference between psychopaths and other people

Neuroscientists have identified a measurable brain difference between people with psychopathic traits and those with few or none. In a…

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Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan

Naked mole rats are not much to look at, but their biology has made them one of the most fascinating…

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“Cannot be explained” – New ultra stainless steel stuns researchers

A stainless steel breakthrough from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) could help solve one of the biggest problems facing…

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Scientists reversed liver aging with young gut bacteria in stunning study

Scientists may have discovered a powerful new link between the gut microbiome, aging, and liver cancer. New research presented at…

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Physicists discover quantum particles that break the rules of reality

Physicists have traditionally sorted all elementary particles in our three-dimensional universe into two categories: bosons and fermions. Bosons mostly include…

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Scientists found the “holy grail” gene that could one day help humans regrow limbs

Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that could someday help researchers develop therapies…

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