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An exquisitely preserved fossil from half a billion years ago has turned our understanding of spider evolution upside down. Scientists studying…

For years, scientists thought certain parts of our DNA were useless—leftovers from ancient viruses that served no purpose. But a new…

Women and older adults using semaglutide, a popular anti-obesity medication, may face a heightened risk of muscle loss. A recent study…

A groundbreaking new study has revealed that your DNA may predict whether you’re likely to develop obesity—years before symptoms emerge. Using…

A single shot during pregnancy is proving to be a powerful shield for newborns against one of the most common and…

UMass Amherst microbiologist James Holden brings decades of expertise in rare microbes to a NASA mission searching for life on Jupiter’s…