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A drug that turns cells’ protein recycling machinery against advanced prostate cancer reduced tumor activity and pain in an early clinical trial, suggesting a possible way around resistance to hormone therapy. Prostate cancer treatments often work by depriving tumors of testosterone, a hormone that helps drive their growth. That approach can hold the disease in […]

Honey’s medical uses may go beyond healing wounds, as laboratory experiments suggest multifloral honey could strengthen human skin cells’ defenses against damaging UV radiation. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight can accelerate skin aging and place cells under stress, potentially contributing to damage that precedes skin cancer. As scientists explore ways to better protect the skin, […]

An experimental weight-loss injection may offer more than a way to shed pounds, with clinical trials suggesting it could also ease the burden of painful knee arthritis. Losing weight can help relieve knee osteoarthritis, yet the condition often makes weight loss difficult in the first place. When walking, climbing stairs, or simply standing up from […]

By filling the tiny pores of fragile materials with an unusual liquid, scientists have found a way to create intricate patterns without destroying their structures. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) contain networks of tiny pores that can trap gases, capture pollutants, and support chemical reactions. These properties make them attractive for advanced sensors and electronic devices, but […]

A burial ground on Spain’s southern coast suggests ancient communities may have continued building massive shared tombs during the Bronze Age, rather than simply reusing older monuments. A 3,800-year-old burial mystery on Spain’s southern coast is challenging what archaeologists thought they knew about prehistoric burial traditions. At a time when communities across the Iberian Peninsula […]

Nearly 3 million years after the Taung Child lived, its fossil is challenging long-held assumptions about humanity’s origins, suggesting our ancient family tree was far more diverse than scientists once believed. A century ago, a child’s fossil helped establish Africa as the birthplace of humanity. Now, that same discovery is raising another question about our […]

Exercise may offer benefits for Parkinson’s disease that extend far beyond physical movement. Exercise may benefit people with Parkinson’s disease in ways that go far beyond building strength and improving mobility. A review of 129 studies suggests that contracting muscles release chemical messengers capable of influencing brain health, potentially helping vulnerable nerve cells resist damage. […]

An experimental injectable sensor could give people with diabetes a more affordable way to track blood sugar, with early tests showing that a cheaper sensing ingredient performed similarly to its costlier alternative. For millions of people with diabetes, knowing how glucose levels are changing helps guide decisions about medication, meals, and daily activities. Continuous glucose […]

Blood pressure stayed lower for up to two years after treatment ended in a small follow-up study, suggesting some people with hormone-driven hypertension could avoid lifelong medication. For people with a common hormonal cause of high blood pressure, a cure has required surgery to remove an entire adrenal gland. Medication can keep their blood pressure […]

By untangling how the crystal barium titanate interacts with light, researchers have supplied data that could reduce costly trial and error in designing faster optical communication devices. When light carries data through a communication device, absorption by the materials inside can weaken the signal. Engineers trying to build faster, more efficient devices need to predict […]