People typically think about evolution as a linear process where, within a species, the classic adage of "survival of the ...

Scientists discovered that certain gene changes allow cells to function even when frataxin, the protein lost in Friedreich’s ...

The microscopic organisms that fill our bodies, soils, oceans and atmosphere play essential roles in human health and the ...

Soybean oil is regarded as beneficial to health, but this study suggests that you can have too much of a good thing and ...

Aquatic plants are specialized evolutionary groups adapted to life in water. They play critical roles as food and medicinal ...

Now, it’s open to almost everyone who can afford it. Companies will offer to test for hundreds of genes to help people make ...

A UCR study finds just 6% of clinical trials used to approve new drugs in the U.S. reflect the country’s racial and ethnic ...

Researchers in India have created an AI tool called OncoMark that studies the inner workings of cancer cells. Instead of only ...

When cells can’t destroy damaged proteins, a hidden backup system led by NRF1 steps in to prevent toxic buildup.

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people. While it is well known for causing muscle weakness and stiffness, DM1 also ...

Dark chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that links to slower cell aging. People with higher levels showed younger ...