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Beyond “junk DNA”: Scientists find a hidden gene that controls cell size
Every cell in our body has a “just right” size.
If cells grow too large or too small, the consequences can be serious, contributing to...
Astronomers discover the violent origin of mysterious blue cosmic explosions
For years, astronomers have been puzzled by rare and dramatic flashes of blue and ultraviolet light that suddenly appear in distant galaxies and then...
Obesity and inflammation may increase lung aging and COPD risk
A new study from Brazil has found that damage to the lungs in younger adults isn't just caused by smoking.
Obesity and inflammation in the...
5 things to know about folinic acid and autism
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moves closer to approving folinic acid as an official treatment for a brain-related condition linked to...
How red onion skin may help lower high blood pressure
Scientists at the University of Bonn have made an interesting discovery about red onion skins.
They found that an extract made from the skins may...
Why swearing can make you stronger
Swearing is something most of us do from time to time—when we stub a toe, get cut off in traffic, or feel frustrated.
It often...
Sunlight can help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A new study suggests that something as simple as sitting near a window and enjoying natural sunlight for a few hours each day might...
Poor kidney function may increase levels of Alzheimer’s markers in blood
A new study published in the journal Neurology has found that people with poor kidney function tend to have higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related proteins...
Frailty and depression together may greatly raise dementia risk
A large international study has found that when older adults have both physical frailty and depression, their risk of developing dementia rises sharply.
The researchers...
Disrupted body clocks could increase heart disease and diabetes risk
Our bodies run on a natural 24-hour cycle called the circadian rhythm, which tells us when to sleep, eat, and be active. But today’s...
Study finds a hidden cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects how a person moves. It can cause shaking, stiffness, balance problems, and slow movements.
Other...
Can blood pressure pills trigger a painful skin disease?
Psoriasis is a common skin problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It causes red, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin, often...
Study finds a new cause of colorectal cancer
A new study has given scientists the most detailed look so far at the genes involved in colorectal cancer, which is one of the...
Scientists find new way to treat diabetic kidney disease
Scientists at the University of Bristol have made an exciting discovery that could help millions of people living with diabetes. Around 40% of people...
Marijuana use may triple risk of death from high blood pressure
A group of scientists from Georgia State University has found something surprising. People who use marijuana may be three times more likely to die...
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A simple non-stick trick could make green hydrogen much cheaper
A material best known for keeping eggs from sticking to frying pans may help solve one of clean energy’s biggest challenges.
Researchers have discovered...
Scientists reveal mosasaurs swam in rivers alongside dinosaurs
Mosasaurs are best known as fearsome marine reptiles that ruled the oceans at the end of the dinosaur era. But new research suggests these...
Scientists discover a hidden black hole monster from the early universe
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a surprising cosmic impostor lurking in the early universe.
The object, a distant galaxy nicknamed...
Early Earth trapped water inside its molten interior, study finds
About 4.6 billion years ago, the young Earth was a hostile and violent place. Repeated collisions with space rocks left the planet covered in...
A real-life Tatooine: Astronomers spot a rare planet orbiting two suns up close
Astronomers have captured a rare and cinematic sight: a distant planet orbiting not one, but two suns, much like the fictional world of Tatooine...