New Gene Link to Treatment-Resistant Depression

Summary: Researchers discovered a gene, LHPP, that interacts with stress and plays a pivotal role in treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) using an animal model. This groundbreaking study underscores the…

Blame human evolution for corporate jargon and thick academic prose

CRISPR-based mosquito suppression system could reduce child mortality and aid economic development in Africa

Innocent Faces of Fentanyl: Opioid Use Linked to Distinct Birth Anomalies

Summary: Researchers have identified a potential new syndrome in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy. The infants displayed distinctive facial features, small heads, short stature, and various…

How to argue about ‘race’: Charles Murray and Adam Rutherford are not so far apart

Monkey kept alive for two years with a genetically engineered pig kidney suggests pathway to developing organs for humans

These 8 GMOs tell a brief history of genetic modification

Half a century ago, the first genetically modified organism ushered in a new era of biological innovation. To mark this anniversary, here are eight milestone GMOs. Many have had, or…

How effective and safe are current-generation pesticides?

How octopi can edit their own RNA to rapidly respond to environmental changes

6th sense? The mystery of tasting salt is so indecipherable, scientists say we have two separate systems to decode it