A species of mushroom has been found producing psilocybin using a completely different pathway to the one used by 'magic' mushrooms, suggesting the psychotropic compound evolved at least twice. The ...

Few beverages have sparked as much debate and admiration as coffee. For centuries, it has been celebrated not only for its distinctive aroma and taste but also ...

Pea-sized brains grown in a lab have for the first time revealed the unique way neurons might misfire due to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, psychiatric ailments that affect millions of people ...

In a new study, scientists have shown that chemical receptors that plants use to recognize nitrogen-fixing bacteria have developed the same function independently on at least three separate occasions ...

Food plays a key role in recovering from any kind of disease. While recovery from breast cancer is not just a return to physical well-being as it's a profound, holistic process of healing on body, ...

Sourdough bread is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, driven by both viral trends and a growing interest in fermented foods and their potential gut health benefits. Traditionally ...

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Aspiring participants of the GATE 2026 Biotechnology (BT) exam must go through the GATE Biotechnology Syllabus. The detailed syllabus for GATE 2026 Biotechnology has been made available by IIT ...

Affordable adjunctive therapy, not miracle cures. Standardized beetroot extracts, if proven safe and effective in human studies, could help smooth postmeal blood sugar spikes and support brain health ...

Currently, the treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD) work in one of two ways, explains Joseph Schacht , PhD, associate professor of psychiatry ...

Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. Actress and longtime anti-vaccine activist ...

Blood levels of heme oxygenase-1, or HO-1, an enzyme that helps protect cells from certain types of damage, are elevated in people with sickle cell disease (SCD), especially children, a new study ...