News

  1. Anthropology

    Neandertals show ancient signs of caring

    A partial jaw unearthed in France indicates that Neandertals extensively cared for sick and infirm comrades beginning nearly 200,000 years ago.

    By
  2. Earth

    Scientists spy sixth undersea-vent ecology

    A new group of hydrothermal vents found in the Indian Ocean are populated by communities of organisms that differ significantly from other such groups of vent systems.

    By
  3. Brief diet alters gene activity

    Even a short-term diet may activate anti-aging genes.

    By
  4. Homing in on a longevity gene

    A gene on chromosome 4 may help people live to an old age.

    By
  5. Embryo stem cells turned to blood

    Human embryonic stem cells may provide a new source of blood and bone marrow.