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Genes may play a bigger role in living a longer life, while lifestyle and luck still shape the outcome, according to a new study.

Life is precious, and many of us try to do everything “right” to live longer. We eat better, move more, avoid pollutants, ...

This manuscript describing the phenotypes associated with loss and gain of RVCL-S documents important findings that have practical implications. Although the data and methods are solid and support ...

A gene borrowed from the naked mole rat, an animal famous for extraordinary longevity and disease resistance, helped mice live a little longer and stay healthier, pointing to a surprising biological ...

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist who studies nonverbal communication. She was ...

Abstract: There are many forms of human-robot teamwork, ranging from scenarios in which humans act as supervisors, monitoring the robot’s behavior and stepping in when necessary, to more collaborative ...

A new study reveals that habitat fragmentation can lead to sudden "tipping points" where a species' genetic health ...

Scientists have discovered a potential path out of devastating genetic bottlenecks that could help these Australian animals, ...

A new U.S. autism research panel is examining potential causes of autism, sparking debate over science, policy, and the ...

A message pops up promising wealth you never expected, and suddenly your heart jumps a little. Who would not feel curious after seeing words like inheritance, fortune, or secret estate left behind by ...

Gender identity refers to one's psychological sense of their own gender. Establishing gender identity is a complex phenomenon, and the diversity of gender expression challenges simplistic or unified ...