The Trump administration’s ban on synthetic kratom looks like a win for public safety, but critics say it’s a lucrative gift to natural kratom companies that lobbied for it. Inside the political deal.
SpudCell, a synthetic cell with most hallmarks of life, blurs the line between chemistry and biology. Learn why it was built, whether it’s alive, and what comes next.
Female mountain chickadees stay loyal to their mates—unless a smarter male comes along. New research reveals how cognition drives infidelity in these tiny birds, with implications for evolution and conservation.
The NIH’s All of Us program launches the world’s largest integrated health database, pairing 500,000 genomes with clinical records and wearable data to revolutionize precision medicine.
Healthy but sedentary people show a coordinated drop in muscle mitochondrial function that may silently precede cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. Research reveals how to reverse it.
A massive sibling study of over 120,000 children finds no link between prenatal paracetamol (acetaminophen/Tylenol) use and ADHD or autism, challenging earlier warnings.
New research shows spiders thrive in monotonous managed forests, challenging the ecology dogma that habitat heterogeneity always boosts biodiversity. Conservation implications explored.
Red-tailed hawks compensate for missing feathers during molt by adjusting wing and tail movements, a UC Davis study finds. Discover how these birds maintain flight performance with clever biomechanical tricks.
A new French epidemiological study links aspartame consumption to increased risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Researchers urge regulatory review and consumer caution.
A large-scale study identifies a robust gut microbiome signature for colorectal cancer linked to low fiber intake. A dietary fiber intervention partially reversed the signature.
An 11-year-old Ontario boy died from rabies after a bat touched his face while sleeping. No visible bite marks. Experts urge immediate medical attention for any bat exposure.
H5N1 bird flu is killing backyard chickens and cats. A vet expert explains how the virus spreads from seabirds to pets, symptoms to watch for, and biosecurity tips.