Clarissa Brincat

A mechanism that activates specific muscles in our ears is a leftover from our evolutionary past, back when our ancestors depended more on their hearing for survival.

A study suggests that catching COVID-19 significantly raises the risk of developing ME/CFS (formerly called "chronic fatigue syndrome"), a typically lifelong condition that can be debilitating.

Research suggests that alcohol causes cancer through at least five different mechanisms.

Episodes of "binge drinking" can have dangerous short-term effects, while repeated binge drinking can trigger longer-term problems.

From tail up to tail down, what do different cat tail positions and movements mean?

A new study in mouse cells hints that substances released by muscles can help nearby nerves grow.

Eating licorice regularly, in large quantities or with certain medications can cause serious side effects. But why is that?

Activated charcoal can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. But why is that?

Dairy products can affect the way certain medications work. But why?

Leafy green vegetables can affect the way certain anticoagulant (blood thinning) medications work. But why?

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can affect the amount of medication that reaches the bloodstream. But why?

There are two main types of bacteria, and these categories reflect the microbes' biology and their vulnerability to different antibiotics.

Many people are familiar with the sharp pain that can strike beneath your rib cage during exercise. But what causes it?

And like dogs, why do cats also sniff fellow felines' behinds?

The most comprehensive cell "atlas" of the developing human heart to date was crafted using cutting-edge technology and includes never-before-seen cell types.