Telomeres have been linked to numerous diseases over the years, but how exactly short telomeres cause diseases and how medicine can prevent telomere erosion are still up for debate.
Telomeres have been linked to numerous diseases over the years, but how exactly short telomeres cause diseases and how medicine can prevent telomere erosion are still up for debate.
Chinese scientists claim to have cloned a lamb carrying a roundworm gene that aids in the production of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Geography might explain the treasure trove of genetic diversity among Scots.
A scientist who claimed to have injected monkey embryonic stem cells into the eyes of rats to improve their vision accepts the penalty for research misconduct.
Remarkable findings of ingested plant miRNA in animal liver and blood draw speculation about the study’s validity.
Scientists test which mutations underlie metabolic diseases that may benefit from changes in diet.
A roundup of recent research announced this week at the annual conference of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
Fly circadian behavior is dramatically different in natural environments than in the lab.
Two proteins interact to save adhesion molecules from degradation, potentially contributing to a more aggressive cancer.
A flood of new discoveries has refined our definition of cancer stem cells. Now it’s up to human clinical trials to test if they can make a difference in patients.