Scientists find the molecule that delivers itchiness signals to the brain via a dedicated, and previously unknown, neural pathway.
Scientists find the molecule that delivers itchiness signals to the brain via a dedicated, and previously unknown, neural pathway.
Researchers find that reducing mitochondrial protein production in some animals can increase lifespan by activating a protective stress response.
The activity of one type of immune cell helps regrow the limbs of amputated salamanders.
The essential nutrient can kill drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis by producing oxidative radicals that damage DNA.
Viruses that attack bacteria may be an important component of our gut microbiota.
A new class of immune cell could protect against type 1 diabetes by suppressing other immune cells.
For the first time, researchers visualize zebrafish memory retrieval in real time.
A sequencing study suggests that some genes have evolved in parallel in humans and their canine companions, likely as a result of shared selection pressures.
The cost of DNA sequencing has gotten more expensive for the first time since records have been kept.
Some geneticists are skeptical of a project that will analyze the DNA of high-IQ individuals to identify genetic variants related to intelligence.