Temporal interference could provide an alternative to DBS, which has been very successful in some cases of Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy, but requires electrodes to be surgically implanted
The president of the European Society of Medical Oncology reviews the latest advances against cancer presented at its annual congress in Madrid
The Indiana University professor published a book explaining how stories have facilitated humanity’s development, cooperation and life plans
Phages, viruses that infect bacteria, may be useful in repairing the microbiota imbalances behind depression and irritable bowel syndrome
A group of Chinese researchers want to test whether the molecule can reverse the aging of eggs in older women
The research, which is akin to human genome sequencing, also explores the changes caused by neurological diseases
The proof of concept still needs to be refined to achieve full protection and address the challenges of practical application
But a study shows that when these centralized political systems were perfected, they were able to reduce social violence through military control, and by promoting cooperation among different groups
The researcher defends the utility of human presence in space to study aging and cancer in order to apply that knowledge on Earth
Good science can be done anywhere with the right objective, says the third woman in history to win the physics prize
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx probe is bringing a capsule carrying samples from Bennu, the asteroid on a potential collision course with Earth
A study shows that 73 complete branches of the evolutionary tree have disappeared in the last five centuries
Experts call for the avoidance of blame on the patient, arguing that it can be reduced to a question of consumption and spending, and outline all the scientific unknowns still attached to the problem
For decades, scientists have pondered the usefulness of certain carved balls found at sites dating back a million and a half years
The researcher works with patients with epilepsy to understand the origins of depression, which he aspires to treat with surgery someday
New studies indicate that genetically-modified microbes are likely to play an important role in the war against cancer
Genetic analysis suggests that the population of human ancestors was on the brink of extinction 930,000 years ago. That may have led to the emergence of a new species
A study shows that PFAS, a chemical compound linked to cancer and other illnesses, are found in the majority of these products
Researchers were able to translate neural signals into words with experimental devices in one woman with ALS and another who suffered a stroke
Gene therapy — which is already used to treat Parkinson’s — could also be useful against other addictive substances, such as cocaine
An international consortium of scientists has used DNA markers to measure how 350 mammalian species age, revealing the keys to longevity
These exceptional individuals maintain strong social bonds, a sense of purpose and have unique genetics that protect against dementia
Researchers have described the mechanism by which a high-fat diet inflames the hypothalamus and increases appetite
The Google Research team behind Med-PaLM doesn’t envision autonomous use or replacing doctors
The Portuguese scientist talks about feelings, their role in the emergence of consciousness and how they connect us to other living beings
The study of infections and genetic analysis are seeking new solutions to a condition that until recently was largely ignored
A series of medical articles suggests the need for greater attention to socioeconomic issues to address the disease, which is associated with obesity, alcohol or tobacco use, and lack of physical activity