Sinkhole reveals lost remains of medieval hospital

A sinkhole that formed outside the York Theatre Royal has led to the discovery of what could be one of England’s largest medieval hospitals. According to the City of York…

How to stay safe during heat waves – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

Beach trips, cookouts and other outdoor activities are in full swing as summer arrives and the first widespread heat wave of 2025 hits the U.S. For many people, summer is…

How to stay safe during heat waves – and heat stroke warning signs to watch for

Summer is just getting started, and millions of people are under heat advisories as a major heat wave spreads across large parts of the central and eastern U.S. in June…

How molecular randomness may drive differences in lifespan

Stochasticity underlies variable outcomes in aging. Diverse molecular, cellular, and intracellular events that occur throughout the life course, here represented by the Hallmarks of Aging, manifest as declining organismal function…

Gut Microbiome May Influence Bipolar Medication Response

Summary: A new review has examined how bipolar disorder medications interact with the gut microbiome, revealing important links between treatment response and gut microbial composition. Researchers analyzed 12 studies comparing…

Scientists discover new approach to gene therapy

Credit: bioRxiv (2025). DOI: 10.1101/2025.01.13.632719 Researchers have found a promising new method for gene therapy. They successfully restarted inactive genes by bringing them closer to genetic switches on the DNA…

Patients, doctors and pharma companies set out plans to improve mental health diagnosis

To make mental health care more precise and personalized, two big changes are needed: First, the approach to care must include the latest scientific discoveries and new technologies. Second, the…

Chalcolithic cultural treasures unearthed in Caucasus

Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences have uncovered 13 Chalcolithic-era sites, each yielding a wealth of cultural artefacts and material evidence. Excavations are in…

Gut microbiome composition and food insecurity linked to risk of cognitive impairment in adults

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study led in part by Mount Sinai researchers has found a compelling link between the composition of the gut microbiome and the risk of cognitive…

Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite

When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on weekend hikes or afternoons in the park. Your fear is well-founded. Tick-borne diseases are the most…