As public interest and expanded research in human genome editing grows, many questions remain about ethical, legal and social implications…
Irregular Menstrual Cycles Tied to Shorter Lifespans
Compared with women with regular cycles of 26 to 31 days, those with irregular or longer cycles were at higher…
A circular economy could save the world’s economy post-COVID-19
The world’s economy is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with many industries under threat. Researchers have concluded that…
More young adults are abstaining from alcohol
Fewer college-age Americans drink alcohol, compared to nearly 20 years ago, according to a new study.
Scientists find neurochemicals have unexpectedly profound roles in the human brain
In first-of-their-kind observations in the human brain, an international team of researchers has revealed two well-known neurochemicals — dopamine and…
To protect nature’s benefits, focus on people
New paper calls for the consideration of people’s diverse needs in order to develop effective nature-based policies and investments in…
Very low risk to newborns from moms with COVID-19, finds study
Moms with COVID-19 who take basic precautions rarely pass the virus to their newborns, even if breastfeeding and rooming together,…
Total deaths recorded during the pandemic far exceed those attributed to COVID-19, new data show
For every two deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the U.S., a third American dies as a result of the pandemic,…
Single gene disorders not so simple after all
Traditionally, geneticists divide disorders into ‘simple,’ where a single gene mutation causes disease, or complex, where mutations in many genes…
The making of memory B cells and long-term immune responses
Researchers have identified two factors necessary for the production of memory B cells, the cells of the immune system that…