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Researchers are the first to combine the power of CRISPR's nucleic acid targeting with the ultra sensitivity of graphene, making it possible to digitally detect DNA without amplification.

A new male birth control pill passed tests of safety and tolerability when healthy men used it daily for a month, and it produced hormone responses consistent with effective contraception, according to researchers at two institutions testing the drug.

A new large-scale longitudinal study has found a clear link between episodes of depression and anxiety experienced by adults in their twenties, thirties and forties, with a decrease in memory function by the time they are in their fifties.

A new study explores the pathophysiological factors that link sleep disturbances and Alzheimer’s disease. Better understanding of this connection may lead to potential diagnostics and therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases and dementia

A new analysis tool may signal a new era in the study of population genetics. The model, which incorporates advanced mathematical strategies, could help revolutionize the way researchers investigate the spread and distribution of dangerous, fast-evolving disease vectors.

Exposure to the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy, even at levels lower than the regulated “safe” human exposure level, can lead to changes in circadian rhythms, according to a study in mice.

The ketogenic diet has recently been touted for weight loss and improving blood sugar control, but a new mouse study finds that females fail to show these metabolic benefits on this high-fat, very low-carbohydrate diet.

More than a third of individuals who consider themselves in recovery from an alcohol or other substance use disorder continue to suffer from chronic physical disease, according to a study which highlights the need for a proactive approach to healthcare for those recovering.

Data from the world’s largest twin registry shows that the risk of developing seven autoimmune diseases is largely inherited, but that some diseases are more closely related than others.

Teens who choose to spend time alone may know what's best for them, according to new research that suggests solitude isn't a red flag for isolation or depression.
The key factor is choice, say researchers: When solitude is imposed on adolescents and young adults, it can be problematic. But chosen solitude contributes to personal growth and self-acceptance, they found.