Human astroviruses are a leading viral cause of the stomach bug-think vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It often impacts young children and older adults, leading to vicious cycles of sickness and ...

A company’s plan to edit the genomes of human embryos worries some researchers — but it might reflect the changing attitudes towards the controversial approach.

Within each cell, there is a constant struggle between life-sustaining molecules and molecules that could hasten its demise.

When two of the most powerful people in the world enthusiastically discuss how science is on the verge of finding the secret to immortality, you know it's time to take the subject seriously.

A naturally occurring gene called Cyclin A2 (CCNA2), which turns off after birth in humans, can actually make new, functioning heart cells and help the heart repair itself from injury, including a ...

By restructuring a common chemotherapy drug, scientists increased its potency by 20,000 times. In a significant step forward ...

Berries are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids such as anthocyanins, which are anti-inflammatory and can reduce oxidative stress. "These two factors are major drivers of cancer, and berries pack a ...

Challenging a long-standing assumption regarding the adult brain, recent research has demonstrated that individuals can ...

Teeth naturally wear down over time, but scientists have found that they could signal certain cells to regrow bones, opening new avenues in stem cell research.

During a complicated bone surgery, every second matters. The longer a wound is open, the more likely it is to become infected ...

Human health remains one of the greatest challenges in space exploration. When astronauts spend long periods in space, their bodies weaken dramatically—especially their muscles and bones. Now, ...

Bowhead whales can live over 200 years thanks to a protein that helps their cells repair DNA damage efficiently.