A virologist, she worked with the pathologist Anthony Epstein, who died last month, in finding for the first time that a virus that could cause cancer. It’s known as the Epstein-Barr virus.A virologist, she worked with the pathologist Anthony Epstein, who died last month, in finding for the first time that a virus that could […]
Overlooked No More: Yvonne Barr, Who Helped Discover a Cancer-Causing Virus Read More »
Two musky steroids, and higher levels of odorous acids, distinguish the body odors of teens and tots, a new study finds.Two musky steroids, and higher levels of odorous acids, distinguish the body odors of teens and tots, a new study finds. Read More
Toddlers Smell Like Flowers, Teens Smell ‘Goatlike,’ Study Finds Read More »
The man continues to improve, doctors said. Organs from genetically engineered pigs one day may make dialysis obsolete.The man continues to improve, doctors said. Organs from genetically engineered pigs one day may make dialysis obsolete. Read More
Surgeons Transplant Pig Kidney Into a Patient, a Medical Milestone Read More »
A nearly 2,000-year-old stash pouch provides the first evidence of the intentional use of a powerful psychedelic plant in Western Europe during the Roman Era.A nearly 2,000-year-old stash pouch provides the first evidence of the intentional use of a powerful psychedelic plant in Western Europe during the Roman Era. Read More
Long Before Amsterdam’s Coffee Shops, There Were Hallucinogenic Seeds Read More »
Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher.Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher. Read More
Climate Change Made an Early Heat Wave in West Africa 10 Times as Likely Read More »
An unusually popular primatologist, he drew the attention of Newt Gingrich, Isabella Rossellini, the philosopher Peter Singer and the reading public.An unusually popular primatologist, he drew the attention of Newt Gingrich, Isabella Rossellini, the philosopher Peter Singer and the reading public. Read More
Frans de Waal, Who Found the Origins of Morality in Apes, Dies at 75 Read More »
The studies, pulled because of copied data, illustrate the sluggishness of scientific publishers to address serious errors, experts said.The studies, pulled because of copied data, illustrate the sluggishness of scientific publishers to address serious errors, experts said. Read More
More Studies by Columbia Cancer Researchers Are Retracted Read More »
An archaeological site in Ethiopia revealed the oldest-known arrowheads and the remnants of a major volcanic eruption.An archaeological site in Ethiopia revealed the oldest-known arrowheads and the remnants of a major volcanic eruption. Read More
Fossil Trove from 74,000 Years Ago Points to Remarkably Adaptive Humans Read More »
The field’s governing body ratified a vote by scientists on the contentious issue, ending a long effort to update the timeline of Earth’s history.The field’s governing body ratified a vote by scientists on the contentious issue, ending a long effort to update the timeline of Earth’s history. Read More
Geologists Make It Official: We’re Not in an ‘Anthropocene’ Epoch Read More »
Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections.Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections. Read More
Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat Read More »