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A modest increase in walking pace — just 14 more steps per minute — can help frail and prefrail older adults regain strength and independence, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE.
Jul 18, 2025
Scientists have developed a liquid biopsy test that detects early-stage colorectal cancer with 95% accuracy by analyzing RNA modifications from gut bacteria circulating in blood.
Jul 8, 2025
A high-fat, low-fiber Western-style diet severely impairs the gut microbiome's ability to recover from antibiotic treatment, potentially leaving individuals…
May 6, 2025
A University of Chicago graduate student has discovered that a humble nut used in herbal tea could revolutionize medical devices, turning what most people throw away into powerful tools for healthcare.
Feb 17, 2025
From punch card-operated looms in the 1800s to modern cellphones, if an object has an “on” and an “off” state, it can be used to store information.
Feb 15, 2025
A serendipitous laboratory mishap has led scientists to discover how octopuses achieve their remarkable arm control, revealing a segmented nervous system that gives these eight-armed masters of dexterity precise command over their movements.
Jan 15, 2025
A group of scientists have released a landmark report on glacial geoengineering—an emerging field studying whether technology could halt the melting of glaciers and ice sheets as climate change progresses.
Jul 11, 2024
The prison-industrial complex in the United States has come under renewed scrutiny in recent years, particularly in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests…
Jun 5, 2024
An analysis of civilian injuries resulting from interactions with police in Illinois found that residents of all races and ethnicities are more likely to sustain injuries if they live in economically under-resourced areas.
May 29, 2024
In 1969, the Republic of Congo discovered a huge oil field off its coast, presenting both an opportunity and a threat to the newly independent nation.
Apr 18, 2024
Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. A primary purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise spoil the food.
Feb 3, 2024
Because viruses have to hijack someone else’s cell to replicate, they’ve gotten very good at it—inventing all sorts of tricks.
Jan 26, 2024
A new study by physicists and neuroscientists from the University of Chicago, Harvard and Yale describes how connectivity among neurons comes about through…
Jan 17, 2024
MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is a recreational psychedelic drug often used at parties and dance clubs because it creates feelings of closeness and social connection with others.
Oct 3, 2023
