That, however, might be about to change. A new study published in Nature reveals that targeted gene editing can significantly ...

The stench of a rare corpse flower make us retch. But you’re not the target – the plant wants to lure carrion beetles and ...

Severe anxiety can be disabling and lead to cardiac events such as those seen in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Since torso stiffness is a stress response to unpredictable situations or unexpected outcomes ...

Here’s how it works. If you spot fruit flies in your kitchen, chances are, there will be more the next day. That’s because fruit flies can actually lay up to 500 eggs, which hatch in as little ...

When you think about fat, you might picture it as your body’s insulation layer or storage for extra calories. But fat plays a much bigger role in the body. And if you assume that all fat is ...

Avocados are often used like a vegetable in savory dishes, but they are actually a seed-bearing fruit. Avocados are often promoted for ... Alzheimer’s disease The keto diet is said to work by sending ...

The appeal of whole-body scans is clear: Who wouldn’t want to catch an illness before it causes serious damage? The problem, according to experts, is that, except in very rare cases ...

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Passion fruit vines are an incredible plant to grow in any garden. Not only do they produce mouth-wateringly delicious fruit, their vine can also serve as a stunning camouflage over unsightly walls ...

Known as the “Times Square Ripper” and the “Torso Killer,” Richard Cottingham got his infamous nicknames from a double murder he committed in a hotel room near Times Square in 1979. Two young women ...