How seven cases of a mysterious opioid-induced disease revolutionized Parkinson's research
In the early 1980s, seven people took synthetic heroin. What happened next drastically changed our understanding of Parkinson's disease, and how to treat it
Having trouble sleeping? Look to the moon for answers
New research shows that our circadian rhythms are guided by the moon as well as the sun
New imaging technique follows antibiotics directly into tuberculosis-infected cells
Tuberculosis requires a 6-12 month treatment course, and now scientists know why
A protein variant inherited from Neanderthals protects people from severe COVID-19
The protein in question activates enzymes in our cells that degrade RNA
Did humans ever hibernate to survive harsh winters?
Fossil evidence from Spain suggests early humans may have hibernated for up to four months at a time
Tasmanian devils are changing their behavior to avoid giving each other cancer
Devil facial tumor disease has proved disastrous for these animals