Having saved millions of lives, antibiotics are one of the miracles of modern medicine. Sadly they are under threat as resistance in bacteria is spreading expeditiously around the planet. Some experts call it one of the biggest threats we currently face as humankind. Yet, we are doing neigh on nothing to stop it.

According to a new study from the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology, Mice possess the same cognitive abilities as humans. The research team developed and tested an innovative technique that allowed them to reveal that mice use abstract categorizing tactics to learn and process their environment, just like us.

Why do humans have such a large brain compared to other species? One potential reason can be found in the diet of our ancestors.

When you talk to someone over the phone, you can't perceive any visual clues about that person, yet we often make assumptions based on their voice relating to things like dominance and trust. German researchers decided to find out whether this is accurate or not.

Amsterdam researchers discovered why some COVID patients get dangerously ill while others don't even notice they are infected and also identified a more effective treatment.

Scientists have identified a translucent worm known as 'Caenorhabditis elegans' that might help identify gut bacteria linked to neurodegenerative diseases.

A large meta-analysis of 17 studies shows a link between increased mushroom consumption and a lower cancer risk

A group of scientists developed a method to produce a hydrogel with superb conductivity while remaining useful in biomedical applications.

Anorexia is a debilitating and potentially fatal illness suffered by millions of people worldwide. First recognized by medical professionals in the 19th century, treatments for this devastating disease are still limited. A recent paper published in Frontiers in Psychiatry details a study carried out by an Oxford University team that suggests anorexia may not be exclusively psychological.