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A new one-hour brush swab test could detect oral cancer early and cut unnecessary painful mouth biopsies for many patients.
A rapid brush swab test may help doctors detect oral cancer sooner and avoid many painful biopsies.
Hannah Shavit-Weinerupda
A new study links 6PPD-quinone, a tire-wear pollutant, to genes and pathways involved in Alzheimer’s disease.
HealthVehicle tire wear pollution linked to Alzheimer’s risk – impacting over 30 million people globallyMac Oliveau
A University of Reading study reveals how microbes shape artisan cheese flavor and may support gut health through fermentation and aging.
HealthScientists discover what gives artisan cheeses their distinct flavorsRebecca Shavit
Scientists have developed a blood test that reveals how fast your organs are aging, offering early warnings for disease and lifespan risks.
HealthNew blood test finds different body parts age at different speedsMac Oliveau
Tiny sugar chains in your body may reveal disease risk years early, opening the door to faster, personalized care.
HealthScientists discover sugar molecules that predict disease years earlyJoshua Shavit
Melatonin may modestly reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain and improve sleep, according to a new University of Sydney review.
HealthMelatonin may ease chronic pain while improving sleep, study findsMac Oliveau
A major genetics study uncovers how ancient human mixing in Oceania still affects immunity, evolution, and modern health.
HealthAncient DNA in Oceania reveals hidden human evolution and health insightsRebecca Shavit
A major review found dementia prevention campaigns often raise awareness but rarely drive lasting lifestyle change.
HealthNearly half of dementia cases can be prevented, study findsMac Oliveau
A new study suggests drought, not conflict with modern humans, may explain why Homo floresiensis vanished from Flores.
DiscoveriesNew fossil discovery explains the disappearance of the Flores ‘Hobbits’ 61,000 years agoJoseph Shavit
A new exoskeleton system lets therapists and stroke patients move together, improving walking recovery and engagement.
HealthNew exoskeleton teaches stroke patients to walk with therapist guidanceShy Cohen
Transparent jellyfish reveal how epithelial wounds switch between crawling, contraction, and group movement to heal fast.
HealthJellyfish can heal wounds in minutes. Could humans be next?Hannah Shavit-Weiner
New study argues dominant-hand skill is built through tool use and practice, not born as an innate motor advantage.
HealthNew study finds your dominant hand may not be set at birthRebecca Shavit
SpudCell, built from nonliving components, grew, copied genes, divided and competed across generations in a major synthetic biology advance.
HealthFirst-ever synthetic cell grows, divides, replicates and could revolutionize biologyMac Oliveau
New survey finds most Americans eat hot dogs but do not know processed meat is linked to colorectal cancer risk.
HealthFourth of July warning: 9 out of 10 Americans are unaware of hot dog health risksMac Oliveau
Simons has articulated a desire to prevent others from experiencing the loss of family members in their youth, as he might.
HealthMeet the 15-year-old prodigy trying to unlock the secrets to human immortalityJoseph Shavit
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson then and now.
HealthChris Johnson’s ALS fight turns a football legend’s speed into a new kind of strengthAmyn Bhai
Ellen Kuhl and Vahidullah Tac inspect ingredients for the AI-designed sustainable mushroom burger and discuss the computational model behind BurgerAI.
AIStanford’s BurgerAI creates burgers that balance taste, nutrition, and sustainabilityShy Cohen