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Protein traffic jams may explain aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s

Scientists at Stanford University have uncovered a major clue to why the brain deteriorates with age. Their research points to…

2 weeks ago

This prehistoric fish may explain how animals first walked on Earth

Researchers at Flinders University have uncovered new details about one of the ancient fish species closely related to the first…

2 weeks ago

This hidden state of water could explain why life exists

Researchers at Stockholm University have used advanced x-ray lasers to uncover a long-suspected feature of water: a critical point that…

2 months ago

Scientists finally explain statin muscle pain

Statins have dramatically improved cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and cutting the risk of heart attacks and strokes for millions…

4 months ago

This one gene may explain most Alzheimer’s cases

A new analysis led by researchers at University College London suggests that Alzheimer's disease may depend far more on one…

5 months ago

A new theory of gravity could explain cosmic acceleration without dark energy

Why the universe is expanding faster and faster remains one of the biggest open questions in physics. Current theories cannot…

5 months ago

Massive hidden structures deep inside Earth may explain how life began

For many years, researchers have puzzled over two enormous and unusual features hidden deep inside Earth. Their size, shape and…

7 months ago

A new equation may explain the Universe without dark matter

For many years, scientists have believed that dark matter and dark energy make up most of the cosmos. But new…

7 months ago

A startling omega-3 deficiency may explain women’s Alzheimer’s risk

Omega fatty acids could protect against Alzheimer's disease in women, new research has found. Analysis of lipids - fat molecules…

10 months ago

Ancient solar system crash may explain Bennu and Ryugu’s origin

A Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) review of data collected from near-Earth asteroids Bennu and Ryugu supports the hypothesis that they…

10 months ago