Scientists

Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia

Researchers at Houston Methodist have discovered that a protein tied to neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…

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Textbooks were wrong: Scientists reveal the surprising way human hair really grows

New research suggests human hair does not grow by being pushed out from the root as long believed. Instead, scientists…

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Scientists discovered a secret deal between a plant and beetles

Japanese red elder plants protect their own survival by dropping fruits that contain Heterhelus beetle larvae. Surprisingly, this action also…

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Scientists discover tiny plant trick that could supercharge crop yields

An international team of scientists has uncovered a surprising molecular strategy used by a rare group of land plants. The…

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Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea

A medication called sulthiame may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during the night and sleep better…

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Scientists turn scrap car aluminum into high-performance metal for new vehicles

Over the next decade, a large amount of aluminum from vehicle body panels is expected to enter recycling and salvage…

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This 2-pound dinosaur is rewriting what scientists know about evolution

Researchers have identified a 90 million year old fossil that helps solve a long standing mystery about a strange group…

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Scientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health

How much fiber you eat can strongly influence your overall health. Fiber supports healthy digestion and has been linked to…

4 weeks ago

Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain

As the brain develops, neurons grow long extensions known as axons. These structures connect different regions of the brain and…

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Scientists just looked inside Darwin’s 200-year-old specimen jars without opening them

Scientists have found a way to study Charles Darwin's original specimens from his famous HMS Beagle voyage (1831 to 1836)…

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