"MIT scientists, led by Professor Laura Lewis, found that sleep deprivation triggers waves of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, coinciding with lapses in attention. Their study reveals that the brain’s attempt to compensate for lost sleep comes at the cost of alertness, offering a new understanding of why a sleepless night makes focus so difficult."

Feeding coral larvae a coral “baby food” can dramatically increase their chances of survival, a new study finds. Image Credit : Hadley England Feeding coral larvae a specially formulated “baby food” can dramatically increase their chances of survival, a new study reveals, offering a promising approach to reef restoration as climate change continues to threaten coral ecosystems. Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have discovered that coral larvae fed with

On the left is integrase in its “intasome” structure of four identical four-part complexes (pink) that connect to create one 16-part complex that locks around viral DNA (blue). On the right is integrase in its simpler four-part complex (pink), as it interacts with viral RNA (green) inside an HIV capsid. Credit:Salk Institute uncovering its unexpected role in viral replication. This breakthrough provides a foundation for developing next-generation HIV drugs that could more eff

A shocking new study flips the script on mercury contamination. Scientists have discovered that food crops near gold mines are absorbing the potent neurotoxin directly from the air, not the soil. This invisible threat could be poisoning staple foods, putting millions at risk and demanding a complete rethink of how we monitor environmental pollution.

Researchers have developed a new way to help wearable health devices more accurately detect when a person is coughing — a breakthrough that could improve the monitoring of chronic respiratory conditions and even help predict health risks such as asthma attacks. The advance, led by scientists at North Carolina State University, marks a significant step forward for cough-detection technology, which has historically struggled to differentiate cough sounds from speech and other n

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An ultrasound device that can precisely stimulate areas deep in the brain without surgery has been developed by researchers from UCL and...

Imagine a future where brushing and flossing aren’t the only weapons against tooth decay. That’s the vision driving Wenjun Zhang, a...

Image Caption: Schematic representation of the exon (A) and protein domain (B) structure of ADAMTS2 . Credit Genes & Diseases ADAMTS2, a...

Researchers developed a safe, non-genetic way to speed brain organoid growth, aiding disease research like Alzheimer’s disease GraMOS...

Cortisol is a vital hormone that helps regulate key functions in the body, including blood pressure and metabolism. When cortisol levels...

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Europe has given the green light to a new generation of robotic surgery. Intuitive, a global leader in medical technology, has received...

As artificial intelligence shapes fertility care, it’s now helping doctors at Columbia University Fertility Center find hidden...

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Sunburns and aging skin are obvious effects of exposure to harmful UV rays, tobacco smoke and other carcinogens. But the effects aren’t...