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Caterpillar Fungus Used in Chinese Medicine Slows the Growth of Cancer Cells, Shows New Study
British researchers have discovered one of the secrets behind a traditional Chinese medicine made from an orange caterpillar fungus, and are touting its potential...
When Your Muscles Work Out, They Help Neurons Grow and Heal 4x Faster, MIT Study Shows
There’s no doubt that exercise does a body good—strengthening muscles and bolstering our bones, blood vessels, and immune system—but now, MIT engineers have found...
A Positive Outlook on Aging is Linked to Feeling Sharper Mentally, Says New Study
Your attitudes about aging, whether positive or negative, can lead to a better—or worse—cognitive experience in your senior years, suggests a new study from...
Study Raises Hopes of Treating Aggressive Cancers by Identifying Fragments of Rogue DNA
A breakthrough in understanding how and why some cancer tumors are particularly aggressive and non-responsive to treatments has placed blame on breakaway strands of...
New Study of 10,000+ People Revealed Regular Physical Activity Is Linked to Larger Healthier Brains
In a new study, scientists seeking to better understand how physical activity protects against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's found it's because exercise makes the...
Type 2 Diabetes Patients Who Stick to Low-Carb Diet May Be Able to Stop Taking Medication: Study
People with type 2 diabetes who stick to a low-carb diet may be able to stop taking medication, suggests a new study.
American researchers found...
Visiting the Gym Today Could Trigger a Bright Idea Next Week, New Study Shows
The everyday effects of sleep, exercise, heart rate, and mood—both good and bad—could linger in our brains for over two weeks, according to a...
Largest-Ever Planetary Spacecraft Set for Launch Towards Jupiter to Study the Ocean Moon of Europa
NASA has seen some outstanding recent successes in robotic exploration over the past 20 years, but now the agency's flagship explorer—the largest spacecraft ever...
One-Minute Phone Breaks Help Keep College Students More Focused in Classroom: Study
Researchers investigated whether letting students use their phones for very brief amounts of time can enhance classroom performance—and it seems to have worked.
Their long-term...
Ancient Mummies Reveal Precise Origins of Kefir in the Human Diet: New Study
The oldest traces of fermented dairy ever discovered were recently found in western China's Tarim Basin, dating back 3,600 years.
A DNA analysis shows that...
Counting on Fingers Really Helps Kids Improve Their Math Skills–By 40% New Study Shows
Some teachers consider finger counting a signal that youngsters are struggling with math, while others associate its use as advanced numerical knowledge.
Now, new research...
Researchers Bend DNA Strands with Light, Revealing a New Way to Study the Genome
With the flick of a light, researchers have found a way to rearrange life’s basic tapestry, bending DNA strands back on themselves to reveal...
Van Gogh’s Painting Starry Night Is Scientifically Accurate, Says New Study
It's probably fair to say that Starry Night is the second most famous painting ever made behind the Mona Lisa, but what its many admirers likely do...
Landmark Genetics Study Shows Easter Island Population Collapse Never Happened
Our history books are littered with stories that present as lessons and warnings to future generations, and for years Rapa Nui, or Easter Island,...
Your Next Vacation May Be a Lifesaver, Say Researchers Studying Travel, Aging and Health
Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and health and fitness.
As July and August come around...
Classical Music Lifts Our Mood by ‘Synchronizing’ Parts of the Brain, Says Study of Patients with Depression
Whether Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart, it’s widely recognized that classical music can affect a person's mood.
Now, scientists are using brainwave measurements and neural imaging...
Having Gratitude Linked to Lower Risk of Death Independent of Other Factors, Innovative Study Shows
A new study looking at the effects of gratitude or being grateful on mortality risk showed that independent of classic mortality indicators of cardiovascular...
Scientists Studying Asteroid Sample Say it Could Have Come from Ocean World
Among the possible origins for the asteroid Bennu, which recently became the first asteroid ever sampled by a NASA mission, a surprising indication is...
Light Therapy Can Help People Recover From Major Brain Injuries, Shows Study
Lights of different wavelengths have been studied for years for their wound-healing properties.
Now, low-level light therapy appears to positively affect healing in the brains...
First Human to Spend 1,000 Days in Outer Space Offers Unprecedented Opportunity to Study ‘Rocket’ Man Effects
Oleg Kononenko has become the first human to accumulate 1,000 hours of spaceflight over a 16-year career visiting and living aboard the ISS.
The milestone...