Discover the biology and evolution behind why humans naturally dislike bitter tastes, yet often grow to love foods like IPAs, coffee, and tea. Explore the genetic and sensory science that shapes our ...

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Jay Bhattacharya, the N.I.H. director, says authorities broke the public’s trust in the Covid era. Now it’s up to outsiders to restore it.

Spanish researchers achieved complete pancreatic tumor elimination in mice using a triple-drug strategy targeting KRAS and ...

Scientists in Sweden and Norway have uncovered a promising way to spot Parkinson’s disease years—possibly decades—before its most damaging symptoms appear. By detecting subtle biological signals in ...

Columbia scientist Tim Kana humorously notes that the complexities and responsibilities of being in charge of a country ...

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed a ...

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By comparing brain scans and AI predictions, a UChicago psychology student is researching how we process unexpected events ...