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Scientists uncover a surprising paradox in how our cells age, revealing that more cellular cleanup isn’t always better and exercise may help restore a youthful balance. Every day, our cells must dispose of damaged proteins and other unwanted material to keep themselves functioning properly. They accomplish this through a natural recycling process called autophagy, which […]

A chronic back pain flare may switch on a brain network tied to identity, linking physical pain with how you see yourself. Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine found that movement-triggered flares in people with chronic low back pain activated a brain network associated with identity and inward reflection. Painful heat produced the […]

Nearly 35 years of observational data link greater lifetime cannabis use to poorer sleep in middle age, challenging its reputation as a sleep aid. More than eight hours of sleep might sound like a good night’s rest, but a new Northwestern Medicine study linked recent cannabis use to both a greater likelihood of sleeping that […]

Pottery, coins, and buried defenses point to a Roman fort in west Wales, offering a possible setting for Emperor Magnus Maximus’s camp in medieval Welsh folklore. My recent discovery of a Roman fort and its extraordinary connection with medieval folklore was the fruition of many hours of painstaking research. This all began in 2002 when […]

Submerged ancient forest floors off Mozambique now shelter young reef fish, suggesting overlooked peat reefs could offer some species refuge as coral reefs decline. Much of the seabed along Mozambique’s Bazaruto coastline is shifting sand, leaving marine life few solid places to settle and shelter. Exposed layers of ancient peat provide that foothold, supporting fish […]

A newly discovered giant fungus belongs to a previously unknown family that may have emerged around 65 million years ago, shortly after the mass extinction that killed the non-avian dinosaurs. A fungus discovered in China’s Yunnan forests produces whitish, spore-bearing structures up to 50 centimeters (about 20 inches) tall and weighing as much as 2.2 […]

Scientists have given the tiny powerhouses of our cells a remarkable high-tech makeover that preserves their energy production and could pave the way for future treatments. Scientists have developed a way to coat mitochondria, the tiny structures responsible for producing energy inside cells, with advanced materials without interfering with their ability to function. The breakthrough […]

Blocking one gene’s activity shifted aggressive pancreatic cancer cells into a less aggressive form in experiments, pointing to a possible way to disrupt tumor evolution. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma kills nearly 85 percent of people within five years of diagnosis. Part of the challenge is that its cancer cells can change, shifting between less aggressive and […]

A diet’s protein source may influence how severely the gut becomes inflamed, with mouse experiments offering clues for more tailored dietary guidance for people with inflammatory bowel disease. The protein on your plate may do more than build muscle. Growing evidence suggests that where dietary protein comes from could influence inflammation in the gut, raising […]

A long-overlooked material has revealed a hidden atomic pattern that challenges conventional expectations about magnetism. A uranium compound that has received little scientific attention for decades has been found to contain a previously unknown atomic structure with unusual magnetic properties. The discovery could help researchers identify materials capable of supporting faster, more resilient computer memory. […]