What can scientists learn from people who’ve never had COVID?

Sabrina Assoumou says so-called "super-dodgers" could teach scientists a lot about the virus that causes COVID.

Boston University • futurity
April 2, 2025 ~11 min

Expert: Your humidifier could do more harm than good

Many people turn to humidifiers to manage symptoms like a stuffy nose or dry throat. An expert warns they could affect air quality in your home.

Chelsea Seeber - Virginia Tech • futurity
April 2, 2025 ~6 min


Drug may boost motivation for people with depression

"These findings are a significant step forward in the personalized treatment of depression."

Emory University • futurity
March 31, 2025 ~5 min

Stomach tumor ‘atlas’ could lead to better treatments

New research brings scientists closer to developing custom treatments according to the specific characteristics of a patient's tumor.

Duke-NUS • futurity
March 31, 2025 ~8 min

Drug turns human blood into poison for mosquitoes

"...using nitisinone could be a promising new complementary tool for controlling insect-borne diseases like malaria."

Brandi Wampler-Notre Dame • futurity
March 27, 2025 ~7 min

Bird brain discovery could lead to earlier Alzheimer’s diagnoses

Vocal changes in birds may predict age-related disorders like Alzheimer's disease in people, according to a new study.

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
March 25, 2025 ~5 min

Can neighborhood tree layout benefit your health?

Aggregated, connected tree clusters seem to provide greater health benefits than fragmented green spaces at the neighborhood level.

ETH Zurich • futurity
March 25, 2025 ~7 min

Chili during pregnancy may lower gestational diabetes risk

Could eating chili during pregnancy help lower the risk of gestational diabetes? A new study says it’s possible.

U. Buffalo • futurity
March 25, 2025 ~6 min


How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain

A new study examines the mechanisms behind the long-term consequences of childhood stress.

UC Irvine • futurity
March 20, 2025 ~7 min

Some cats may be good therapy animals

"There's this perception that cats just aren't suitable for this kind of work, but our study shows that some cats may thrive in these settings."

Washington State • futurity
March 20, 2025 ~5 min

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