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After widespread government layoffs, scientists worry about the uncertain future of research and advocate action to rise above the situation.    

Younger individuals are developing colorectal cancer earlier in life compared to older generations, and scientists don't know why.

Scientists are using AI-powered, 24/7 home-cage monitoring to accelerate discovery, enhance reproducibility, and improve animal well-being.

NIH’s plan to reduce indirect funds faced immense backlash from researchers. A federal judge ruled to extend the halt to cuts until a final decision is made.

Two researchers share their Hollywood consulting experiences of keeping science straight on the big screen.

Behavior data linked with brain circuitry could lead to effective intervention therapies for substance use.

Researchers identified new drivers in neuron remodeling, shedding light on how the brain refines neural circuitry during development.

To tackle food insecurity and climate change, scientists are tapping into ancient adaptations, engineering super crops, and designing plants from scratch.

A gene variant identified in a family and studied in a fruit fly model may offer protection against a rare X-linked seizure disorder in humans.

An NIH policy to reduce funding for indirect costs to 15 percent, although temporarily blocked nationwide, sparks widespread concern and criticism among scientists.

A machine learning tool used routine blood test reports to predict the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in people with cancer.

Intermittent fasting in mice enhances natural killer cells’ cancer-fighting abilities.