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Natural selection is unfolding right now in these remote villages in Nepal Physiological traits that help Tibetan women survive at high altitudes are being selected for within the population, meaning they may be becoming more common, new research hints.
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Bird flu could become deadlier if it mixes with seasonal flu viruses, experts warn As of now, 17 states have reported H5N1 bird flu cases in humans, but there is still no evidence for transmission between people. Could that change?
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The case against daylight saving, from a neurologist and sleep expert While that "extra" hour of sunlight in the evenings can be exhilarating, it comes with significant health trade-offs.

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New 'biological aging' test predicts your odds of dying within the next 12 months

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A new test uses a cheek swab to predict your risk of death within one year — how does it work?

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Scientists restore monkey's vision with a patch made from human stem cells

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Scientists were able to treat a "macular hole" in a monkey, helping to restore the animal's vision thanks to human stem cells.

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'Any protein you can imagine, it can deliver': AI will help discover the next breakthrough in RNA, says Nobel Prize winner Dr. Drew Weissman

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Live Science spoke with Nobel laureate Dr. Drew Weissman and engineer Daeyeon Lee about a new RNA research center they're helping to launch.

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Nobel Prize in Medicine: 1901-Present

By Live Science Staff last updated

Here's a look at past winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

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Life expectancy is increasing at a slower rate this century — and it may be because we're reaching our human limit

By Emily Cooke published

Human life expectancy in high-income countries is no longer climbing at the rate it did in the 20th century, a new study suggests.

Ageing
Nobel Committee announces the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine during a press conference at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 7, 2024.

2 scientists snag Nobel in medicine for discovering 'microRNAs'

By Emily Cooke published

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun jointly received the 2024 Nobel prize in medicine for discovering microRNAs.

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Why does drinking water feel so good when you're thirsty?

By Margaret Osborne published

Drinking water triggers a variety of complex biochemical reactions that reward rehydration and help satiate our thirst.

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Flu shot lowers hospitalization risk by 35% in vulnerable groups, data hint

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Data from the Southern Hemisphere hint that this year's flu shot lowers the risk of hospitalization among vulnerable demographics.

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