Biology

Magic mushroom edibles found to contain no psilocybin

Study finds no psilocybin in 12 magic mushroom edibles sold in Portland, Oregon.

Mediterranean diet benefits mothers and babies

Mediterranean diet improves health for mothers and babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Microplastics linked to Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice.

Microplastics may trigger Alzheimer’s-like conditions in mice, study finds.

Babies' cries can make humans physically hotter, study finds.

New study finds babies' distressed cries trigger emotional and physical responses in adults.

Diet drinks linked to higher gestational diabetes risk.

Drinking 5+ diet beverages weekly may increase gestational diabetes risk by up to 88%.

Engineered Cells Reverse Aging in Primates

Scientists reversed aging in elderly macaques using engineered cells, showing promise for human applications.

Bear Skull Reveals Roman Gladiator Fights

Roman gladiator bear skull shows cage marks and fractures.

Sleep boosts growth hormone for muscle, bone, and fat regulation in mice.

Sleep boosts growth hormone release, aiding muscle growth, bone strength, and fat reduction in mice.

Chemicals in marijuana may affect women’s fertility

THC in marijuana may cause eggs to mature with chromosomal abnormalities.

New material mimics cartilage, targets arthritis flare-ups.

New material senses body changes, releases drugs for arthritis.