Boosting brain waves in sleep improves rats’ memory
Illustration of neuron activity in a rat’s brainConnect Images/Alamy Strengthening activity of…
MDMA was hyped as a promising treatment for PTSD – what went wrong?
MDMA has long been used recreationally but it has faced obstacles getting…
XEC: What we know about the new covid-19 variant and its symptoms
Covid-19 variant XEC may spread more easily than previous variantsJarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock A…
Eastern equine encephalitis: Mosquito-borne illnesses are spiking across the world
Mosquito bites can transmit deadly diseasesHum Images/Alamy A rare virus spread by…
Engineered bacteria destroy antibiotic resistance DNA in wastewater
Shewanella oneidensis bacteria could remove antibiotic resistance genes from wastewaterElla Maru Studio/Science…
Intestinal parasites may reduce covid-19 vaccine effectiveness
Ancylostoma duodenale, or hookworm, causes one of the most common intestinal parasite…
Mpox: Everything you need to know about the 2024 outbreak
Illustration of the mpox virusGetty Images/Science Photo Library The World Health Organization…
We have tools to solve the opioid crisis – so why aren’t they used?
An opioid treatment clinic in VermontJordan Silverman/Getty Early in August, the US…
MDMA therapies hit a roadblock – what’s next?
Will psychedelic drugs like MDMA ever be approved for therapeutic uses?South Agency/Getty…
Erythritol: A common low-calorie sweetener raises the risk of blood clotting
A popular sugar alternative could harm heart healthPawelKacperek/Shutterstock The low-calorie sweetener erythritol…
