Could microbes feed astronauts on Mars?
Scientists found that photosynthesizing microbes grown on a synthetic mixture of Martian dust and astronaut pee could supplement a healthy…
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Scientists suggest new ways to treat gastric cancer
Researchers computed how genetic elements regulate gastric cancer, to help treat patients and predict their survival.
How can astronauts regain balance after spaceflight?
Scientists found that astronauts with coordination problems after space missions could suffer from a malfunctioning central nervous system.
Is cancer biased by biological sex?
Researchers reviewed data showing biological male versus female cancer patients experience cancer differently, with different immune…
How did humans learn to speak?
Scientists compared parts of the brain that correlate to speech in humans and primates to understand how speech evolved in humans.
Scientists tackle bleach-resistant spores
Researchers found spore-producing microbes that can survive sanitization with 10 times the amount of bleach recommended in hospitals.
Closing the diversity gap in genetic studies
Scientists developed a new statistical method to improve genome-wide studies of diseases and traits in people with diverse ancestries.
This gene mutation could delay Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers discovered a genetic mutation that slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in one man by halting protein buildup in his…
A trilobite’s last supper
Paleontologists described a trilobite fossil preserved in 3D with its gut contents intact.
Are fungi the unlikely heroes in detecting cancer?
Researchers found fungi living in different types of human cancer. They suggested doctors could use fungal DNA in blood samples as a new…