Do pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease?
The World Health Organization estimates there are 140 million births per year. Each represents a...
Longest sauropod dinosaur? There’s a new candidate.
Dinosaurs came in all shapes and sizes, but we know they could get pretty darn...
New therapies to aid muscle regeneration
Movement is essential for all species to interact with their environment. In the human body,...
Are probiotics good for your health?
Humans are host to a variety of microorganisms. The human intestinal tract actually has more...
Hormone shots help drunk mice sober up
Greasy food, cold showers, and a cup of coffee all have this in common—some think...
Editing traitorous genes to fight cancer
A glioblastoma is an incredibly common and aggressive brain tumor. Patients who are diagnosed with...
How smart were the dinosaurs?
Dinosaurs were “monstrous lizards” who dominated Earth for hundreds of millions of years, until an...
Underground microbes capture greenhouse gases
The Earth is covered with tiny microscopic life, called microorganisms. Bacteria, fungi, and other types...
Childhood trauma can accelerate aging
Childhood adversity, such as neglect or abuse, can have long-lasting consequences that follow some people...
Engineering bacteria to fight antibiotic-resistant strains
People with lung and airway diseases are at high risk of developing bacterial infections, especially...