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Some people get drunk without drinking because their gut bacteria produce alcohol from food. Researchers have now identified the microbes and biological pathways behind this rare condition, auto-brewery syndrome. Tests showed patients' gut samples .. ...

Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with impressive antioxidant power. Unlike conventional sunscreens, it's biocompatible and potentially safer for both people and the ...

Roasted coffee may do more than wake you up--it could help control blood sugar. Researchers discovered several new coffee compounds that inhibit -glucosidase, a key enzyme linked to type 2 diabetes. Some of these molecules were even more potent than ...

Scientists have identified a brand-new species of worm living in the Great Salt Lake, marking only the third known animal group able to survive its extreme salinity. The species, named Diplolaimelloides woaabi with guidance from Indigenous elders, .. ...

Researchers have reconstructed ancient herpesvirus genomes from Iron Age and medieval Europeans, revealing that HHV-6 has been infecting humans for at least 2,500 years. Some people inherited the virus directly in their DNA, passing it down across .. ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred microbes from different primates into mice, the animals' brains began to resemble those of the original host species. Microbes .. ...

One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an international research team. The famous "Little Foot" skeleton from South Africa has long been debated, but new analysis suggests it ...

Researchers have uncovered thousands of preserved metabolic molecules inside fossilized bones millions of years old, offering a surprising new window into prehistoric life. The findings reveal animals' diets, diseases, and even their surrounding ...

Spruce bark beetles don't just tolerate their host tree's chemical defenses--they actively reshape them into stronger antifungal protections. These stolen defenses help shield the beetles from infection, but one fungus has evolved a way to neutralize ...

A philosopher at the University of Cambridge says there's no reliable way to know whether AI is conscious--and that may remain true for the foreseeable future. According to Dr. Tom McClelland, consciousness alone isn't the ethical tipping point ...