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Discover how wet wipes marketed as "biodegradable" can actually last for more than five weeks in freshwater rivers and streams.

New research shows that neurons can stabilize their signaling using a fast, physical mechanism — not the electrical activity scientists long assumed was required.

A study reveals that pro-inflammatory gut bacteria mimicking the myelin sheath trigger immune attacks on nerves, worsening MS-like disease in mice.

Researchers have shown that in mice, cancer disrupts the diurnal rhythms of the primary stress hormone, altering the immune response to the tumor.

A blood test may help identify colon cancer patients who benefit from adding celecoxib to chemotherapy after surgery.

Scientists at EPFL have discovered a molecular early-warning system that protects cells from excessive lipid oxidation and ferroptosis, a regulated form of cell death linked to aging and many diseases.

A global analysis of zoo records and published studies reveals that blocking reproduction through contraception or sterilization extends lifespan by roughly 10–20% across 117 mammal species.

Researchers found that icosahedral viruses deliberately break symmetry using a single chemical bond to control RNA release. This “loaded die” design ensures genetic material exits in one direction, speeding infection.

Researchers identified genetic variants in two lung-related proteins that alter the risk of retinopathy of prematurity. Some variants increased risk, while others were protective, acting opposite to their effects in the lungs.

Discover how a new, transparent window coating effectively traps heat to improve insulation while only reflecting around 0.2% of incoming light.