Emerging research suggests that weight loss in midlife may affect the brain differently than in young adulthood. Obesity ...

A wireless implant helped patients with severe macular degeneration regain usable vision. The results point toward a new ...

Back pain affects millions, but much of what people believe about it is outdated or oversimplified. Back pain is one of the ...

A global coalition is working to protect the microbial “99%” that keeps the planet functioning. Their new roadmap lays out ...

Extensive fungal decay persists on the USS Cairo, and further research is needed to understand these organisms. Better conservation strategies will depend on deeper biological insights. University of ...

Scientists have discovered that the brain may have a built-in way to fight Alzheimer’s.

At the microscopic scale, the process behind muscle repair becomes increasingly complex. Healing also varies depending on the type of damage involved, as the body responds very differently to an acute ...

A new study shows that even slight increases in muscle temperature can significantly enhance speed and power, especially when warm-up movements resemble the activity ahead.

A new study suggests that many modern health challenges may stem from a deep evolutionary mismatch between our ancient biology and today’s industrialized environments.

A new study found that including moderate amounts of lean beef in a Mediterranean-style diet did not raise a key marker of heart disease risk. Eating moderate portions of lean beef within a ...

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected function for a crucial protein involved in cell division. Reported in two consecutive publications, the finding challenges long-accepted models and standard ...

Astronomers are uncovering new ways to study the universe’s first stars, objects too distant and faint to observe directly, by examining the ancient 21-centimeter radio signal left behind by hydrogen ...