Health 4 days ago Common daily vitamin shown to slow aging process over 4-year period Harvard researchers discovered that daily vitamin D supplementation reduced telomere shortening by more than half compared to placebo in a four-year trial.
Health August 23 DNA test reveals which children are at higher risk of obesity in adulthood A genetic test has been shown to identify obesity risk in children before age 5, according to researchers, allowing preventive interventions during early development periods.
Health August 22 Aging brains could 'become' younger when key protein is decreased New research reveals FTL1 protein drives brain aging by reducing neural connections, slowing metabolism and impairing cognition in the hippocampus of older mice.
Spirits August 7 Rye grain from 1878 shipwreck opens door to rare whiskey revival efforts A Michigan distillery and university scientists are working to revive a long-lost variety of rye grain recovered from a 19th-century shipwreck in Lake Huron.
Opinion August 2 BROADCAST BIAS: ABC compares Sydney Sweeney ad to Nazis as networks go nuts about her ‘genes’ American Eagle stock soars despite media backlash over Sydney Sweeney ad campaign that leftists say contains eugenics references and fascist propaganda themes
Health July 25 Three-person IVF technique shown to prevent inherited genetic diseases A new reproductive approach, three-person IVF, combines DNA from biological parents with mitochondria from egg donors, eliminating the risk of fatal metabolic diseases.
Food-Drink July 23 Ancient Romans' favorite sauce reveals fishy secrets after 1,800 years A biologist spoke to 91±¬ÁÏ Digital about recovering DNA from an ancient garum-making vat in Spain — proving the Roman fish sauce was made from sardines.
Health July 14 Men face double dementia risk if they have a hidden genetic mutation Scientists identify a specific gene variant that doubles dementia risk in older men, suggesting the potential for targeted testing and personalized prevention.
Health June 29 Ancient 'pharaoh's curse' fungus shows promise in killing cancer cells Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King Tut's tomb, into a leukemia-fighting agent.