Scientists just made gene editing far more powerful
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a revolutionary gene-editing method using bacterial retrons that can correct multiple disease-causing mutations at once….
It’s Not the Pain, It’s How You Handle It, Research Shows
SATURDAY, Oct. 25, 2025 — People with chronic pain who stay active may have one key advantage: Resilience.A new study from the University of Portsmouth…
Snake pee might hold the secret to ending gout pain and kidney stones
Reptiles don’t just pee, they crystallize their waste. Researchers found that snakes and other reptiles form tiny uric acid spheres, a water-saving evolutionary trick. This…
Your gut microbes might be turning fiber into extra calories
ASU scientists found that people whose gut microbes make more methane extract more calories from fiber-rich foods. Methanogens help the microbiome turn fiber into energy…
Popular cholesterol drugs may help prevent dementia
A massive genetic study found that naturally lower cholesterol is linked to a dramatically reduced risk of dementia. The research simulated the effects of cholesterol-lowering…