Findings

Researchers see self-reported memory loss may be early, preclinical warning

New study finds Earth collided with dense interstellar cloud, possibly affecting life on planet

Scientists sequence complete genome of bush moa, offering insights into its natural history, possible clues to evolution of flightless birds

Large study shows benefits against cancer, cardiovascular mortality, also identifies likely biological drivers of better health

Cholesterol-lowering drug suppresses chronic inflammation that creates dangerous cascade

Research finds low-cost, online program yields significant results

Altered states of consciousness through yoga, mindfulness more common than thought and mostly beneficial, study finds — though clinicians ill-equipped to help those who struggle

Of the survivors within one study group, more than 40% recovered at least some independence.

New study finds step-count and time are equally valid in reducing health risks

Physicists demo first metro-area quantum computer network in Boston

Nobel laureate details new book, which surveys research, touches on larger philosophical questions

New study finds places with more college graduates tend to develop better lifestyle habits overall

Biomolecular archaeologist looks at why most of world’s population has trouble digesting beverage that helped shape civilization

Researchers publish largest-ever dataset of neural connections

Study finds minimally invasive treatment more cost-effective over time, brings greater weight loss

Economists imagine an alternate universe where the opioid crisis peaked in ’06, and then explain why it didn’t

Researchers hope identifying blood proteins may lead to earlier prediction of risk, increase treatment options

Researcher explains the human toll of language that makes addiction feel worse

Study finds that conversation – even online – could be an effective strategy to help prevent cognitive decline and dementia

Fossil record stretching millions of years shows tiny ocean creatures on the move before Earth heats up

Study exposes how banks sway policy from shadows, by targeting bureaucrats instead of politicians

Despite ‘hippie’ reputation, male bonobos fight three times as often as chimps, study finds

Benefits nearly double for people with depression

Genomic findings challenge thinking on what makes a species

Approach attacks errant proteins at their roots

10 percent reduction seen in small study of disease that affects up to a third of U.S. adults

Researchers examine who embraces mindset that one’s gain is another’s loss, and how that affects our politics — in sometimes surprising ways

Medical office procedure identifies key biomarker that may lead to more reliable diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders

Psychological tools learned by those in treatment proved protective in high-stress event, study finds

Researcher details findings on policy that failed to boost U.S. employment even as it scored political points