A little-known desert berry may hold the key to fighting diabetes. Scientists may have uncovered a surprising new weapon in the…

A single mutation in the YFT3 gene turns tomatoes yellow by disrupting a crucial pigment-producing enzyme. Researchers have discovered that a…

Researchers investigating why dolphins sometimes strand on beaches have uncovered an unsettling link between toxic algae and Alzheimer’s-like brain damage. Studies…

Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that could hold clues for human medicine.…

Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified a missing molecule, pleiotrophin, as a possible key to repairing faulty brain circuits in…

A new study reveals that meditation, though often beneficial, can cause side effects for many practitioners. Meditation has become a popular…

New triple therapy reprograms cancer cell death, helping the immune system destroy tumors. The goal of immunotherapy is to activate a…

Scientists have finally observed long-sought twisting magnetic waves, known as torsional Alfvén waves, in the Sun’s corona—ending an eight-decade search that…