Understanding human gene function in living organisms has long been hampered by fundamental differences between species.

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A team of American scientists claim they have done something miraculous: they “cured” lab mice suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, which has robbed more than seven million Americans, typically 65 ...

Scientists may have pinpointed a way to reverse Alzheimer’s disease in an animal study. The study, led by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, found that restoring a central cellular energy ...

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The festive short playfully explains the science behind the mouse’s mammoth-inspired fur The video blends cozy holiday storytelling with Colossal’s ongoing de-extinction work ’Twas the night before ...