Human brains go through five distinct phases of life, each defined by its own set of characteristics, according to a new ...

At this stage, known as gastrulation, a flat and featureless sheet of cells folds into a living blueprint for the body, a ...

For example, the canine gene ADD2 was associated with fear of strangers, but in humans was related to depression. A key ...

By contrast, glial cells seemed to be electrically silent and were dismissed as dull by most researchers. Some glia, called ...

A study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge provides a window into canine emotions, revealing why some golden retrievers are more fearful, energetic or aggressive than others.

Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Tal Sharf's lab used organoids to make fundamental discoveries about human ...

The intestinal microbiome plays a pivotal role in modulating human physiology, immune responses, and overall health. Environmental stressors such as ...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a rapidly growing concern at the intersection of environmental microbiology and ...

It's the first sensation we feel, our most primal connection to others. Can implants and electrical signaling replicate the experience of touch? Research teams are exploring the possibilities—with ...

Experts estimate that genetic mutations account for about 10% of diseases, like Parkinson's, for example. The remaining 90% ...

Analysis of 135,000 participants reveals 11 genetic regions tied to delayed gratification and shows shared biology with ...