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Dragonflies may see the world in a way that pushes beyond human limits--and surprisingly, they do it using the same molecular trick we evolved ourselves. Scientists discovered that these insects can detect extremely deep red light, even edging into . ...

Your brain might be quietly deciding what tastes good before you even take a sip. Researchers found that simply changing what people thought they were drinking--sugar or artificial sweetener--could dramatically shift how much they enjoyed it. When .. ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it's the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain is wired--even in children who don't officially .. ...

A new study reveals that gut bacteria may play a key role in triggering ALS and frontotemporal dementia. Harmful sugars produced by these microbes can spark immune responses that damage the brain. This breakthrough explains why some genetically at .. ...

Not all parts of our genetic code are equal, even when they appear to say the same thing. Scientists have discovered that cells can detect less efficient genetic instructions and selectively silence them. A protein called DHX29 plays a key role in .. ...

Weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery may work differently, but they lead to surprisingly similar results inside the body. Both significantly reduce fat while also causing a modest loss of muscle, reshaping overall body composition. Since muscle .. ...

Chronic inflammation often works quietly in the background but can fuel serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. New research reveals that everyday plant compounds--like menthol from mint, cineole from eucalyptus, and capsaicin from ...

Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that humans reached New Guinea and Australia around 60,000 years ago--earlier than some recent theories suggested. By tracing maternal DNA lineages, the team discovered that these early travelers likely . ...

Scientists have developed a clever new way to trap "forever chemicals" in water using nano-sized cages that lock onto PFAS molecules. Unlike current methods, this approach can capture short-chain PFAS--the hardest type to remove. Tests show it can .. ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new player in Alzheimer's disease: a protein called CSE that helps produce tiny amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas in the brain. In experiments with genetically engineered mice, removing this protein led to memory ...