Christian de Duve chose to be euthanized at home in Belgium at age 95.
Christian de Duve chose to be euthanized at home in Belgium at age 95.
As telomeres shorten with age, genes as far as 1,000 kilobases away could be affected, including one responsible for an inherited muscle disease.
Researchers use a protein-lipid complex found in human breast milk to increase the activity of otherwise-ineffective antibiotics against drug-resistant pathogens.
Hybrid viruses derived from an H5N1 bird flu strain can infect guinea pigs through the air.
University of Vermont neurologist Helene Langevin explains some emerging research attempting to explain the benefits of acupuncture.
By varying the size of their steps, dynein motor proteins work effectively as teams to carry heavy loads around the cell.
Research is uncovering connective tissue's role in the benefits of the ancient practice.
Viral infections of the central nervous system may trigger cytokines that induce seizures.
The study of connective tissue is shedding light on pain and providing new explanations for alternative medicine.