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Scientists report that targeting sugars on virus surfaces stopped multiple infections, though the approach needs much refinement before human trials.
Beans matter, but microbes may be the real secret to fine chocolate flavor. Scientists are building starter cultures that may improve quality.
Recovering these metals from mining by-products destined for waste sites could offset the need to import them from elsewhere or open new mines.
The genetically modified lung remained viable for nine days, but the recipient’s immune responses need more research, scientists say.
Immune cells in aging cat brains with amyloid beta destroy nerve endings, mimicking the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in humans.
Historic European accounts long described the canids as domesticated dogs. A new study suggests that’s probably not true.
Like Uranus's other 28 moons, the newfound object spotted by JWST will be named after a William Shakespeare or Alexander Pope character.
Sporting the world’s largest digital camera, the new telescope is poised to help solve some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.
Respiratory viruses often surge in the fall. We asked an infectious diseases expert how best to protect ourselves given a shifting vaccine landscape.
At an average age of 70, these women divers in South Korea still forage in the sea up to 10 hours a day and spend more than half of that time underwater.
In light-polluted landscapes, birds' singing time is an average of 50 minutes longer per day. It's still unclear if this hurts bird health or helps.
Researchers warn that halting federal contracts for mRNA vaccine research could weaken pandemic preparedness and slow medical advances.