Male spiders that flip themselves directly into the females’ fangs might be engaging in one of nature’s most dramatic mating rituals. A new study proposes that this high-risk behavior may be rooted in a surprisingly simple genetic background.

A team of researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine claims to have discovered a gene responsible for a rare and startling ability: visualizing a murder by simply touching a missing person’s sweater. Their work sheds new light on a phenomenon previously shrouded in mystery.

A growing body of research suggests that certain eating habits, particularly the Mediterranean diet, may help counteract some of the genetic risk factors linked to dementia. Multiple sources highlight a remarkable potential for lowering the risk, even among individuals with higher genetic predispositions to Alzheimer’s disease.

New research points to a Mediterranean-style diet as a potential way to lessen genetic risk for dementia. While you can’t change your genes, you may be able to modify the way they affect your brain through healthier dietary choices.