Humans are built for nature not modern life

A new analysis by evolutionary anthropologists Colin Shaw (University of Zurich) and Daniel Longman (Loughborough University) argues that the modern world has developed faster than human biology can adapt. Their…

Garlic mouthwash shows shockingly strong germ-fighting power

Garlic extract has been found to offer antimicrobial effects that are on par with commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants such as chlorhexidine, according to medical researchers at the University of…

Scientists keep a human alive with a genetically engineered pig liver

A recent study in the Journal of Hepatology describes the first successful auxiliary liver xenotransplant from a genetically engineered pig into a living human. The recipient survived for 171 days,…

Scientists say this viral rosemary skincare trend actually works

A popular online skincare trend centered on rosemary and rosemary extract now has scientific evidence behind it. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report…

New fat-burning diabetes pill protects muscle and appetite

Lowering blood sugar and increasing fat burning without reducing appetite or muscle mass is emerging as a promising possibility in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. These encouraging…

The rotten egg smell that could finally beat nail fungus

Hydrogen sulfide, a naturally occurring gas best known for its strong rotten egg odor, may offer a faster and gentler way to treat stubborn nail infections. Researchers at the University…

Natural hormone unlocks a hidden fat burning switch

Studies in mice have shown that a hormone produced in the intestine can send signals to the brain and influence how much energy the body uses. This hormone, called FGF19…

Scientists find hidden layers in brain’s memory center

Researchers at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have uncovered a previously unrecognized organizational pattern in one…

Experimental RNA treatment shows surprising DNA repair power

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have created an experimental medication that can help repair damaged DNA. The drug, called TY1, represents an early example of a new group of treatments aimed at…