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A new study reveals that alpha brain waves help the brain decide what belongs to your body. Faster rhythms allow the brain to match sight and touch more precisely, strengthening the feeling that a body part is truly yours. Slower rhythms blur that .. ...

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 .. ...

Despite longstanding guidelines, many dementia patients are still prescribed brain-altering medications that can raise the risk of falls and confusion. A new study shows that while prescribing has decreased overall, people with cognitive impairment . ...

A generative AI system can now analyze blood cells with greater accuracy and confidence than human experts, detecting subtle signs of diseases like leukemia. It not only spots rare abnormalities but also recognizes its own uncertainty, making it a .. ...

Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus's ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure and stretch sensors in uterine muscles and surrounding nerves work together to trigger coordinated contractions. When these . ...

Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar--but with far fewer downsides. Using engineered bacteria as microscopic factories, the team can now produce tagatose efficiently ...

MIT engineers have developed a pill that can wirelessly report when it's been swallowed. Inside the capsule is a biodegradable antenna that sends a signal within minutes of ingestion, then safely dissolves. The system is designed to work with ...

Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at the University of Basel created a new test that tracks individual bacteria to see which drugs truly eliminate them. When ...

Waiting to eat when your food arrives first feels polite--but it may be mostly for your own peace of mind. Researchers found people feel far more uncomfortable breaking the "wait until everyone is served" rule than they expect others would feel ...

Researchers have discovered a brain activity pattern that can predict which people with mild cognitive impairment are likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Using a noninvasive brain scanning technique and a custom analysis tool, they detected subtle ...