Life Sciences and Biomedicine Archives

How a Tiny Gene Mutation May Have Shaped Human Language

A gene mutation in the brain 200,000 years ago may be responsible for human language, as seen in a controlled experiment on the NOVA1 gene.

Environment

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. Learn more and find out how to get involved in an Earth Day celebration near you!

Health

Glucose monitoring patches developed to be more flexible and comfortable, offering better diabetes treatment.

Health

Surprising link made between “good cholesterol” and eye disease in new study: What do we need to know for overall health?

Increasing amounts of plastic in our brains has scientists questioning how microplastics impact cognitive health.

Health

What if the key to brain health was as simple as playing bingo with friends? Scientists discover how social activity helps prevent dementia.

Superbugs have evolved to resist existing antimicrobial treatments, but new research into oysters may lead us to better antibiotics.

Polar bears struggle to have enough energy to survive because melting sea ice makes it harder to find food.

Health

Alzheimer’s disease prevention may be a few workouts away, as new research hones in on how exercise affects brain health.

Ecology

This invasive species threatens agriculture but perhaps for not much longer, as trained dogs can detect their eggs in vineyards and forests.