The exchange of cells between a mother and a fetus is a well-documented phenomenon that scientists have known about for more ...

Biology has always been an unruly science. Cells divide when they want to. Genes switch on and off like temperamental lights.

The human brain is much more flexible than we ever thought. New studies have begun to suggest that, even in adulthood, the ...

Andre Yarham had been diagnosed with young onset dementia at 22 and taken part in trials in the hope of helping others living ...

The discovery could pave the way for new treatments, improved risk prediction, and earlier intervention for brain metastases.

Synaptic plasticity allows brains to learn, adapt, and rewire. It’s foundational to memory, problem-solving, and complex ...

Living cells pay a hidden energy price not just to run chemical reactions, but to keep them on track and block all the ...

A protein once thought to simply help cancer cells avoid death turns out to do much more. MCL1 actively drives cancer ...

Our cells may literally ripple with electricity, acting as a hidden power supply that could help transport materials or even ...

When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

Experts explain the science behind chronic pain and how to finally find relief with treatments that target your body and ...

The belief that wearing a bra causes breast sagging has circulated for decades, but anatomy and long-term research tell a ...