Health
- Experiencing malnutrition in childhood or adolescence may not necessarily harm the health of humans into adulthood—although the relationship is complicated, a new study finds.
- New research shows that bacteria in the environment use amyloids— proteins best known for contributing to neurodegenerative disease— to shield themselves from predators. The findings could inform new weapons against microbial resistance and human disease.
- In a recent study, ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ scientists have estimated the heritability of opioid use disorder—an ongoing global health crisis.
- The tiny lizards can climb glass and cling to ceilings thanks to their sticky toes. Now those toes have inspired a new material that could deliver targeted chemotherapy with minimal side effects.
- New research shows that the popular sweetener erythritol, often recommended for people with obesity and diabetes, comes with health risks of its own.
- A sweeping new analysis of cannabis products shows that while high-potency concentrates like oils and waxes tend to be labeled accurately, flower products often overstate their THC content. The study also found that cannabis potency has increased exponentially.
- ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ research suggests its possible for the Kenyan Olympian to shave about 8 seconds off her time with the help of pacers.
- Edward Chuong is one of five researchers nationwide awarded funding to pursue "daring, paradigm-shifting research" on cancer immunotherapy treatment.
- A new study of 1,000 twins followed since infancy shows that measurements of general cognitive ability at 7 months of age can help predict what it will be 30 years later. The findings suggest that early life environment matters more than previously realized.
- Within our lifetimes, it could be common for people to interact with life-like digital avatars of the dead. New research explores their promise and peril.