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Even as cells split, the genome quietly holds on to its structure and its memory. Before a cell can split into…

A new four-marker blood test accurately detects pancreatic cancer, including early stages, raising hopes for earlier diagnosis and improved survival pending…

Natural UV-protective compounds from algae are revealing unexpected biological activities. Scientists have found that certain natural compounds produced by algae and…

A new study reveals how Epstein-Barr virus may provoke immune cells to attack the brain, offering fresh hope for treating multiple…

A sweeping study from Sweden is challenging the long-held belief that autism mostly affects boys. Autism has traditionally been seen as…

Eating more like the Mediterranean may quietly cut women’s stroke risk—possibly by a lot. Women who closely followed a Mediterranean-style diet…

Pumas are back in Patagonia, penguins are paying a price—but climate-driven breeding failures may be the real extinction risk. Penguins along…