After publishing more than 100 articles in scientific journals, Álex Gómez Marín has shut down his animal lab and now works with hospitals to study human consciousness
The psychedelic drug specialist at the University of Cambridge discusses the potential of these drugs to treat mental illness
The Harvard Medical School professor warns of the dangers of new technologies to enhance brain capacity, because what improves some abilities can worsen others
This preliminary work opens the door for infertile women and same-sex couples to have children with their own genetic material
The rise of cosmetic procedures continues unchecked, despite the lack of studies evaluating their long-term health effects
The satellite’s influence on the reproduction of many animals is well documented, but its impact on humans is debated
The esteemed scientist, one of the world’s leading experts in molecular biology, explains how disruptions at the cellular level influence health
This technology could be used to promote timely lifestyle changes or to design health policies, but experts warn of its potential misuse by insurers or banks
The vulnerability of addicts makes them easy targets for recruitment by cult-like organizations
The Harvard researcher has received the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Social Sciences for her study of implicit biases
The Canadian researcher has just received the Frontiers of Knowledge Award for his work on anti-obesity drugs. However, he remains cautious about their use
The writer has won the prestigious award in the Biography category with ‘Every Living Thing,’ the story of a confrontation between two great scientists that defined modern biology
The new system, which combines generative AI and machine learning, has performed with 100% accuracy some of the surgical tasks required to remove pig gallbladders
The British drug agency is monitoring a possible increase in cases of the disease, although there is no data yet to warrant alarm
Three prominent researchers warn about the current existential threat in the United States
An idea from a Spanish researcher has become a gene therapy that will be tested on humans in 2026
Near-death experiences and terminal lucidity raise questions about what we know about consciousness
Several studies link infections and dementia, although experts warn they are just one risk factor among many
The meeting of the American Society of Oncology focused on optimizing immunotherapy and other advanced treatments for improving survival
Close friendships, life balance, being married, and participating in communities and religious services are among the most beneficial factors, according to a study of 200,000 people worldwide
Scientists announce detection of compounds on an extrasolar planet that on Earth only produce living organisms, but other experts urge caution
The system has an accuracy of over 90% and can be easily performed in a hospital laboratory
The scientist talks to EL PAÍS about the key advances in the production of new pharmaceuticals
Experts warn that health trends promoted by influencers should be viewed with skepticism
A study confirms that the wealthy live longer than the poor globally, and that differences between social classes are much more pronounced in the US
In a society increasingly reluctant to accept aging, scientific therapies aimed at combating it have found a growing market
A study suggests that children can indeed store memories, but as we age we lose the ability to retrieve them