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A major genetics study uncovers how ancient human mixing in Oceania still affects immunity, evolution, and modern health.
New research reveals how ancient Denisovan DNA shapes modern human biology in Oceania populations.
Rebecca Shavitupda
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
Markers of karyoptosis, a newly defined form of cell death, have turned up in Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia brains
HealthScientists discover new cause of neuron death in Alzheimer’s and dementiaMac Oliveau
A simple four-minute daily workout significantly improves strength and balance in older adults, offering a new path to independence.
HealthFour-minute daily exercise boosts strength and mobility in older adultsHannah Shavit-Weiner
A tiny dental robot prepared crown shapes with sub-millimeter precision in bench tests, pointing to faster dental treatment.
HealthScientists create a mini robot to simplify dental careMac Oliveau
New research shows smartphone memory tests can detect early cognitive decline within months, offering a faster, more accessible tool for Alzheimer’s monitoring.
HealthSmartphone memory tests detect Alzheimer’s decline months earlierMac Oliveau
A conceptual graphic shows how growth factors BMP2 and FGF2 are applied to the injury site to stimulate tissue regeneration, highlighting new research into restoring damaged digits.
HealthTexas A&M study finds humans may have hidden regenerative powersHannah Shavit-Weiner
Gut fungi in infancy may help explain why some children develop eczema, food allergies, or asthma later.
HealthTiny gut fungi could be the key to treating Asthma worldwideMac Oliveau