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The face of a 16-year-old woman buried near Cambridge (UK) in the 7th century with an incredibly rare gold and garnet cross (the "Trumpington Cross") has been reconstructed following analysis of her skull.

A new study has identified that endometrial cancer risk varies among African-descent women, highlighting that within-group differences matter among Black women.

In a new study, Duke and MIT scientists report a new way to make rubbery materials an order of magnitude tougher, without compromising other aspects of their performance.

How much alcohol do hummingbirds consume in their diet and are they attracted to or repelled by it? Since alcohol is a natural byproduct of fruit and nectar, is ethanol an inevitable part of the diet of hummingbirds? Scientists investigated.

Using surveys, cognitive tests and brain imaging, researchers have identified a type of depression that affects about a quarter of patients. The goal is to diagnose and treat the condition more precisely.

The activity of the dopamine centers in the brain can predict the popularity of songs and the efficacy of advertising campaigns, but can it be used to predict food sales?

According to research, psychological stress during adolescence alters neuronal functions in the brain and results in altered postpartum social behavior.

Using human intestinal organoids — small bundles of tissue made from a mix of human cells obtained from biopsies — researchers have found that high concentrations of microplastics can trigger inflammation of the bowels.

New approach could provide insights into cancer progression and treatment response, leading to more precise therapies.

Researchers have developed a new tool that can identify cells that are actively responding to a SARS-CoV-2 infection and can be used to screen for effective COVID-19 therapies.