New work shows that physical folding of the genome to control genes located far away may have been an early evolutionary ...

A cell can act in astonishingly complex ways. It must decide for itself whether to grow and multiply, rest, specialize, age ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new report traces the life cycle of fossil fuels — from exploration and extraction to combustion and decommissioning — and found stark ...

Protein is everywhere nowadays. From yogurt to breakfast cereal, bread to pasta or even chocolate bars, the obsession with making sure we get enough protein has seemingly taken over our diets. This ...

A major US study challenges common beliefs about protein and health. It found that animal protein consumption doesn't raise the risk of overall or heart disease-related death, and may even slightly ...

Protein is vital for body functions, and its deficiency manifests in six key ways: brittle hair, muscle weakness, swelling, weak immunity, brain fog, and cravings. Recognizing these signs is crucial ...

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences sheds light on one of life's greatest mysteries: why biology is based on a very ...

After sales of the PlayStation 5 failed to meet expectations, Sony has said the console is entering “the latter stage of its life cycle.” Sony had set an ambitious target of 25 million PS5s sold ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...