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President Trump has moved aggressively to reopen long-settled issues and to dismantle long-established institutions as he ...

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The psychedelic psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, slows certain hallmarks of aging in human cells and older mice, a lab study suggests.

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Unraveling the impact of cysteine deficiency on rapid weight loss, highlighting the importance of amino acids in nutrition.

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New preliminary research suggests that a combination of higher atmospheric CO2 and hotter temperatures contribute to a ...

NIH budget cuts are threatening key medical research programs, shrinking training grants, and leaving young researchers ...