How celastrol sensitizes brains to leptin, curbing hunger and obesity

Celastrol's potent anti-obesity effects were widely reported in 2015. Derived from the roots of the thunder…

First genetic clue for elusive pediatric liver disease

Researchers have identified the first genetic defect linked to biliary atresia, a mysterious liver disease that…

More than one-third of patients risk major bleeding by doubling up on blood thinners

A new study finds patients were taking too many antithrombotics for no reason, leading to a…

How megalodon’s teeth evolved into the ‘ultimate cutting tools’

Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived, is known only from its gigantic bladelike teeth. But…

Ancient mammal remains digested by crocodiles reveal new species

Fossilized bones that appear to have been digested by crocodiles in the Cayman Islands have revealed…

Seven moral rules found all around the world

What is morality? And to what extent does it vary around the world? The theory of…

Neurodegenerative diseases identified using artificial intelligence

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence platform to detect a range of neurodegenerative disease in human…

Putting the break on our immune system’s response

Researchers have discovered how a tiny molecule known as miR-132 acts as a 'handbrake' on our…

Red tide rolling: Harmful algae found to flourish in both high-, low-CO2 environments

Researchers find a Florida-specific strain of red-tide-causing-algae thrives in both high and low CO2 concentrations.

Genetic factors influence human brain expansion

An analysis of brain scans from more than 600 children and adolescents reveals genetically-mediated associations between…