That problem is why, even though we’ve had success finding enzymes that break down common plastics like polyesters and PET, they’re only partial solutions to plastic waste. However, researchers aren’t ...

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The nano-sized messenger cells are hailed for their rejuvenating power—including signaling to the body when to make more collagen. But experts urge caution.

Name brand GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have quickly become household names, akin to Tylenol or Advil, and their rise in popularity is only increasing. Originally developed to treat Type 2 ...

Alzheimer’s disease has become one of the most urgent health challenges of the century. In the United States alone, one in three people older than 85 is estimated to live with the condition. The ...

Gravitational-wave astronomy has exploded since 2015, capturing hundreds of black hole and neutron star collisions. With ever-clearer signals, researchers are testing Einstein’s relativity and Hawking ...