A team of researchers has conducted the largest and most comprehensive genome-wide association study (GWAS) to date of ...

There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

Organoids are three-dimensional miniature models of organs, grown in a dish. They have become a valuable tool for studying ...

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

How do immune cells strike a balance, unleashing rapid attacks against pathogens or cancer, while avoiding damage to healthy cells? Research into an immune kill switch holds potential for controlling ...

New evidence shows that precursors of myelin-producing cells — one of the few #brain cell types that continue to be produced ...

Know your enemy, know yourself. It’s a centuries-old strategy. But even in the present-day war against cancer, achieving it remains elusive. In many cases, cancer cells blend in with healthy ones.

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. By analyzing bowel movement frequency in more than 268,000 people, researchers uncover how thiamine ...

Stem cell IVF could enable same-sex couples and single parents to have genetically related children. It’s time to think ...

The San Diego firm took a step in that direction on Tuesday, when it unveiled what it says will be the world’s largest ...

For decades, aging has looked like a one-way street, a slow accumulation of damage written into our cells. Now a wave of ...