Ancient humans who lived on an Indonesian island up to 50,000 years ago are believed to have descended from ‘Homo erectus,’ who became gradually smaller after arriving there a million years ago
A team of infectious disease experts has created a model based on the death of Robin Williams that helps calculate the risk of suicidal behavior after a celebrity takes their own life
The doctor is one of the promoters of the Common Sense Oncology initiative, which warns that many anti-cancer drugs offer little to no benefits
The tool offers the possibility of modifying larger regions of the genome with a lower risk of side effects, but at the moment it has only been tested in bacteria
Researchers propose that cumulative culture may predate the separation of the Neanderthal and ‘Homo Sapiens’ lineages, and that a common ancestor could have developed it
A Spanish company shows that an oral microbiota transplant is more effective in curing ‘C. difficile’ infections in hospitalized patients
Without protection systems, the kidneys are one of the organs that would fail after the time of exposure to radiation necessary to reach Mars and return
The father of noninvasive prenatal diagnosis and pioneer of the liquid biopsy in detecting cancer has changed the way that Down syndrome is identified before birth
A study has investigated the physiological changes that occur in the arteries when a person is distressed. The research highlights the interrelationship between mental health and cardiovascular health
The scientist has just published a book on the positive effects of exercise on brain health and the genetic mechanisms that are activated in response to physical activity
A study on mice suggests that a large part of neurons that regulate thirst and hunger are impacted by the impulses generated by cocaine and morphine
Herring and other forage fish are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids that help reduce the risk of heart problems
Preliminary study of messenger RNA therapy against propionic acidaemia shows it is safe, but doubts remain about its usefulness
Research shows that exercising regularly can improve sleep quality, but overly intense activity may disrupt it
A recent study, not peer-reviewed, links this eating pattern to higher cardiovascular death risk
The Princeton researcher has published a book in which she reviews what is known about the science of living longer and healthier lives
An article in ‘Science’ urges increased regulation for tests that currently do not benefit patient health
Two experiments have revealed that these animals can acquire behaviors from other members of their same species, which would allow for cultural accumulation
Patients with microscopic plastics in their arteries multiply their risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and death by 4.5
Scientists call for ‘structural’ policies aimed at reducing the consumption of these products, such as warning labels like those on cigarettes or alcohol
A study in ‘Nature’ shows that a single genetic change could have made the ape lineage tailless for 25 million years
The small satellite revolution is enabling a space economy in which participation is no longer limited to major world powers and large companies
Studies of cells and animals indicate that these particles may cause harm, but there is no clear evidence yet of human risk
A new study has discovered that J0529-4351 is a gigantic disk of gas and dust seven light years in diameter
While many studies find a link between subjective wellbeing and higher income, there are exceptions
The discovery on the satellite shows that these types of seas that could harbor life are abundant in the Solar System
A gene found in the female X chromosome increases the risk of developing ailments like lupus or multiple sclerosis