Inflammatory signals in injured zebrafish brains promote the growth of new neurons.
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Inflammatory signals in injured zebrafish brains promote the growth of new neurons.
Record fish die-offs in the Midwest call for a fresh look at how humans are disrupting the planet’s essential water cycle.
Swapping chromosomes from one human egg to another could eliminate mitochondrial DNA mutations that cause disease.
Bees, sheep, and chimps are just a few of the animals known to self-medicate. Can they teach us about maintaining our own health?
Remote sensing helps control an invasive giant weed that threatens ecosystems and border security.
Brain cells called pericytes can be reprogrammed into neurons with just two proteins, pointing to a novel way to treat neurodegenerative disorders.
A brewmaster is creating a signature concoction using yeast found in his facial hair.
Scientists unravel the confusing molecular biology behind a fruit fly’s reliance on a single type of cactus.
Stem cells collected from younger donors are more effective for transplantation and regenerative medicine than those from older individuals.