Sleep holds the key to controlling intrusive memories, a new study reveals. Researchers have uncovered how sleep deprivation disrupts brain regions that manage memory suppression, linking sleep loss to emotional dysregulation and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

A groundbreaking Stanford Medicine study uncovers how fiber-rich foods like beans, nuts and avocados directly influence gene expression with anti-cancer effects. Published in Nature Metabolism, the research highlights how gut microbiome byproducts from fiber digestion may play a crucial role in preventing and controlling cancer.

Chlorine is a quiet hero of modern life, from cleaning pools to crafting essential products like medicines and plastics. Now, Rice University chemists have unveiled a groundbreaking, eco-friendly way to add chlorine to organic molecules using gentle blue light, paving the way for cleaner, more precise, and cost-effective innovations in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and beyond.

Shimadzu Corporation recently celebrated its 150th anniversary with special celebrations including the launch of a special website as well as a unique 150th anniversary logo, designed by employees from both Japan and overseas.

Penn State researchers warn that household dogs may transmit antibiotic-resistant Salmonella to humans, posing a public health risk. Close pet interactions and improper hygiene can increase infection chances, but awareness and simple practices, like handwashing, can help protect both humans and their furry companions.

Healthcare leaders Iqvia, Illumina and Mayo Clinic, as well as Arc Institute, are using the latest Nvidia technologies to develop solutions that will help advance human health.

In a new study, researchers have found that waking up is not stressful and that it does not activate an increase in the release of the stress hormone cortisol. The study also adds that cortisol does increase in the hours prior to wakening as part of the body’s preparation for the next day.

A new quasi-solid-state lithium-ion battery developed by Japanese researchers offers enhanced safety, durability, and energy density. This technology could transform electric vehicles and devices, supporting the global push toward carbon neutrality.

From the persistent droughts of southern Africa and Central America in the early part of the year to the more recent devastating extreme rainfall in Spain and the deadly Hurricane Helene along America’s east coast, 2024 has been a year of climate events that affected the lives of billions of people.

A study from UC Davis and Stanford shows that materials like concrete and plastics could lock away gigatons of CO2 using innovative techniques, helping meet global emissions targets while promoting a circular economy.