A Medicine study used artificial intelligence to discover a naturally occurring molecule, specifically, a peptide, that ...

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The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking male volunteers for a study, offering $5,000 for 10 days of bed rest to mimic ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year.

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A scientific technique that rapidly increases the body's production of anti-inflammatory cells promoted healing from heart attacks in mice, according to a new study. Once adapted to treat humans, the ...

A new discovery about soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages reveals a troubling truth that goes beyond simple calorie ...

The loss of muscle mass and strength poses an increasingly significant challenge for an aging society. Prof. Kristina ...

The cells in human bodies are subject to both chemical and mechanical forces. But until recently, scientists have not ...

Engineers at MIT have devised an ingenious new way to produce artificial muscles for soft robots that can flex in more than ...

Goosebumps reveal your body's ancient survival instincts. Discover why your skin reacts to cold, fear, and even music.

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