Researchers studying wild Asian elephants at an animal sanctuary have found that some are much more innovative at solving puzzles containing delicious treats.
Lawrence Faucette is the second living human ever to receive a heart transplant from a genetically modified pig. The first died two months after his procedure.
Officials say it's the first sighting of a rabid otter in the state in over a decade.
Brazilian scientists have developed an erectile dysfunction treatment derived from the venom of P. nigriventer, which is already being tested in human trials.
Adult worms lay eggs in rats' lungs. The eggs are hatched, coughed into the rat’s throat, and swallowed through the digestive tract, where they end up in poop.
Researchers have now found several immune and hormonal differences in the blood of long covid patients, which could help them develop an accurate test for it.
Scientists in the UK have isolated bacteria-hunting viruses from the poop of various endangered species at a local zoo, including lemurs and wild pigs.
The novel mutation was more commonly seen in people of recent African ancestry, showing how genetic risk factors can differ between groups, the authors say.
The active ingredient in Mounjaro, tirzepatide, is expected to soon be the next major obesity treatment but is already being sold through sketchy sources.
Scientists in the U.S. and Canada have found evidence in two recent cases that adenovirus infection can cause a severe blood clotting condition.
Recent research has found that these parasites can compel ants to climb up blades of grass when it's cool and to climb back down when it's too hot.
“You can think of this as a living medical device that is made from human cells that secrete insulin, along with an electronic life-support system."
The victim likely caught the rare infection while visiting the Country Club of Little Rock, which has since shut down its pool and splash pad.
The new study found that a combination of MDMA and psychotherapy was more effective at relieving PTSD symptoms when compared to standard therapy.
New research in monkeys suggests that AT-1501 could reduce or even eliminate the need for lifelong anti-rejection drugs. It's now being tested in human trials.
The FDA has issued warning letters to eight different companies over allegedly selling "illegally marketed, unapproved" eye drop products.
New research has found that being a night owl was associated with a 19% higher risk of type 2 diabetes in older women, even after accounting for other factors.
This week, the FDA gave the go-ahead for Moderna and Pfizer to update their respective mRNA vaccines, which will be tuned to combat the latest variants.
Earlier this month, Harris Wolobah died hours after eating a chip dusted with two of the hottest peppers on record. The chip has since been pulled from shelves.
Food and Drug Administration scientists say that oral phenylephrine doesn't work for nasal decongestion, though the agency's final decision has yet to be made.
