Psilocybin reduced depression symptoms as much as a leading antidepressant New research compared the “magic mushrooms” component to Lexapro ...

The last decade has seen genetics and evolution grapple with its history; one composed of figures who laid the foundations of their field while also promoting vile racist, sexist, and eugenicist ...

Don’t bank those seeds — some oaks can be “cryopreserved” Acorns can’t be frozen, but tips of oak tree shoots can ...

Memory is the process of encoding, storing and retrieving information by the brain. Several studies indicate that fear memories are processed differently in male and female animals, but the basis of ...

Roe deer pause development of their embryos for months, and researchers just learned how An embryonic phenomenon discovered over 150 years ago may finally have an explanation ...

For the first time, a type of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, called prime editing, has been performed in “mini-organs” to correct the mutation causing cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is thought to ...

Scientists must speak out against misinformation about “immune-boosting” supplements Dietary supplements can be dangerous, despite what social media influencers say ...

Biologically, cloning an animal is relatively straightforward. But can a clone ever be exactly like the original beloved pet?

Floods in Germany are the latest wake-up call in the climate crisis Germany has experienced nine flood-rich periods in the past 500 years, but this one is different ...

Laughing gas could be the next tool against treatment-resistant depression A small clinical trial shows promise for people who don’t find relief from antidepressants ...

Changing your microbiome could be as easy as taking a walk in the park Bacteria from soil, plants, and air transfer to your body when you go outside, potentially bringing health benefits ...

New battery made from amino acids is light, functional, and recyclable The battery is made of electrodes built from degradable polymers ...