Articles for category: Biology & Genetics, Disease & Medicine

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Why Some Animals Have Stopped Aging (And What That Means for Humans)

Trizzy Orozco

The concept of aging has fascinated humans for centuries. While people have long associated wrinkles and gray hair with the passage of time, there are certain creatures in the animal kingdom that seem to defy this natural process. These extraordinary beings appear to have stopped aging, a phenomenon that not only piques curiosity but also ...

Why Did Some Dinosaurs Lose Their Feathers?

Can We Really Clone a Dinosaur? Sorting Fact From Fiction With Your Teen

Trizzy Orozco

Picture this: your teenager walks into the room with that familiar gleam in their eyes, fresh from binge-watching Jurassic Park for the hundredth time. They look at you with complete seriousness and ask, “So, when are we getting our pet T-Rex?” You laugh, but then you realize you’re not actually sure what the real answer ...

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How Lack of Diversity in Clinical Trials Still Affects Medicine Today

Maria Faith Saligumba

When Maria’s grandmother suffered a heart attack, the treatment that saved countless white men in clinical trials nearly killed her. The medication dosage, tested predominantly on one demographic, proved dangerously high for her smaller frame and different metabolism. This isn’t just Maria’s story – it’s a reality millions face daily because of a problem hiding ...

The Human Brain Can Reorganize Itself in Astonishing Ways

The Human Brain Can Reorganize Itself in Astonishing Ways

Kristina

There is something almost unbelievable about the organ sitting inside your skull. It weighs roughly three pounds, uses about as much energy as a dim light bulb, and yet it is capable of rebuilding itself from the inside out. Not metaphorically. Literally. The science behind this idea has been unfolding for decades, and what researchers ...

The Human Mind Possesses Abilities Far Beyond Our Current Understanding

The Human Mind Possesses Abilities Far Beyond Our Current Understanding

Sumi

If you’ve ever had a gut feeling that turned out to be right, remembered a tiny detail from years ago out of nowhere, or lost yourself so deeply in a task that time seemed to disappear, you’ve brushed up against something strange and powerful inside your own head. For all our talk about brain scans ...

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Treatment Success

6 Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of

Annette Uy

Cancer research never sleeps. While we hear about the big names like chemotherapy and radiation, there’s a whole world of revolutionary treatments quietly making their way through labs and clinical trials. Some sound like science fiction, others work in ways that would have seemed impossible just decades ago. These aren’t your typical treatments that make ...

The Bocksten Man is the remains of a mediæval male body found in a bog in Varberg Municipality, Sweden.

The World’s 7 Most Mysterious Burials: From Red Teeth to Gold-Coated Mummies

Trizzy Orozco

The world is filled with untold stories buried beneath layers of earth and sand. Among these tales are the enigmatic and mysterious burials that have puzzled historians and archaeologists for centuries. These burials speak of ancient customs, beliefs, and technologies that continue to baffle modern science. By delving into these mysteries, we not only uncover ...

The Chemistry of Love Is Far More Complex Than You Think

The Chemistry of Love Is Far More Complex Than You Think

Sumi

Love likes to pretend it’s simple. One smile, one spark, one kiss, and suddenly everything changes. But behind that rush in your chest and that person you can’t stop thinking about, there’s a storm of chemicals, brain circuits, memories, hormones, and even gut reactions quietly running the show. It isn’t just butterflies or destiny; it’s ...