Daniel Mediavilla

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

Two studies analyze how the disappearance of the Y chromosome or the expression of its genes aggravates some tumors

Experiments with animals and humans indicate that levels of this amino acid can be increased, which extended life in rodents by the equivalent of eight human years

A targeted therapy has more than doubled progression-free survival of patients with gliomas — a disease that killed Spanish golf player Severiano Ballesteros

The study of a patient who has rare mutation in her FAAH-OUT gene opens the door to the development of pain relievers that don’t carry the addictive risk of opioids

A review of the results of four decades’ worth of research points to possible cardiac benefits of healthy plant-based eating

Lengthening telomeres has been raised as a strategy to extend youth, but a new study also links them to an increased risk of cancer

The psychologist just published his book ‘Death by Suicide’ in which he explains it as a public health problem, paying particular attention to the suffering of survivors

The analysis of almost 8,000 MRIs from 29 nations suggests that a harmful social environment alters the structure of the brain

The British scientist reflects on how little we know about the human brain and explains how neurons in a lobster’s stomach may help us understand our mind

The researcher talks about the capacity to know the consciousness without the need for mysterious elements, and how that can help us live

The work observed a slight increase in bleeding in menopausal women, but the authors say it does not establish causality

An experiment has managed to increase the lifespan of a species of yeast by 80% through the use of synthetic biology techniques

The drug would be useful for women with a history of cancer or who are reluctant to accept hormonal treatments