Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer
Scientists have uncovered how a toxin produced by a common gut bacterium gains access to colon cells, solving a mystery...
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Eating chili peppers may raise the risk of one deadly cancer
Could eating lots of chili peppers affect your cancer risk? Scientists have been debating that question for years, and the...
Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease
Serotonin is usually associated with mood, sleep, and digestion. But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also...
These ancient quasars shouldn’t exist so soon after the Big Bang
Quasars rank among the brightest and most powerful objects in the universe. They are fueled by supermassive black holes that...
AI just supercharged the race to find room temperature superconductors
Machine learning is giving scientists a powerful new way to search for superconductors, materials that conduct electricity with zero resistance....
Scientists make quantum time flow backward in stunning physics breakthrough
Scientists have developed a new way to control quantum systems that can make their behavior appear more consistent with time...
A surprising brain discovery is forcing scientists to rethink movement disorders
New research from a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is raising questions about a...
The tea in your kombucha changes more than just the taste
Kombucha has surged in popularity worldwide in recent years, becoming one of the most widely consumed fermented drinks. While many...
One tiny mutation may explain how bat viruses become human threats
Most pandemics begin when a virus or other pathogen crosses from animals into people. Many scientists believe this is how...
Study challenges a common belief about vitamin D and sunlight
Many people in England who are considered at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency may not be getting enough of...
