Researchers maintain brain organoids for longer than ever before
An international team of researchers has maintained brain organoids, three-dimensional models of human brain tissue, for longer than ever before.
New brain wave theory explains cognition and consciousness
A new theory, published in The Journal of Neuroscience by three scientists in The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT, offers an explanation
Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino
The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region.
Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month
Tunisia has seen an uptick in protests as economic conditions in the country have deteriorated.
Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
The two men, detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, were released on Thursday morning.
Cave sanctuary in Spain has highest number of Latin inscriptions anywhere in the Roman Empire — and many of them mention mysterious ‘Lady’
A cave in eastern Spain is revealing new clues about the ritual lives of Roman women, after archaeologists documented more than 120 Latin inscriptions —
Mini ‘arteries-on-a-chip’ could help predict a person’s risk of stroke
Researchers have pioneered a way to create miniaturized copies of a person’s carotid artery that could help doctors predict and manage the patient’s stroke risk
1,400-year-old skeleton found in underground channel in Peru may have belonged to human sacrifice victim
Archaeologists have discovered a possible human sacrifice near the pyramid of Huaca Pucllana in the center of Lima, Peru. The skeleton may represent an offering
Sprinters and non-athletes had similar gut diversity, but one key difference emerged
College sprint athletes showed a distinct gut microbial community structure, including higher abundance of Segatella copri and Bifidobacterium adolescentis, compared with non-athletic students. Their microbiomes
Psilocybin may make the brain more organized than scientists expected
In 62 adults, researchers combined fMRI, EEG and machine learning to examine how psilocybin reshapes brain activity during rest, meditation, music and movie viewing. They
What happens to your diet when you get better at cooking?
Cooking-skills interventions were associated with healthier dietary behaviors in healthy adults, including greater fruit and vegetable intake, improved diet quality, and greater cooking confidence. However
AI predicts vaccine response based on pre-existing antibody patterns
Vaccines protect most people from serious illness, but the strength of that protection can vary considerably from one person to another. A new study led
Study shows how prostate tumors rewire metabolism to resist therapy
Prostate tumors can rewire amino acid metabolism to override the normal brakes on cholesterol production, a process that may fuel hormone therapy resistance, according to
Wellness habits you can start now – at no (or little) cost
Living a healthy life doesn’t have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.