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Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have identified a key factor that may help colorectal…

For decades, biology textbooks have taught that human hair grows because cells at the base of the follicle divide and…

Human blood vessels are anything but simple. They bend, branch, narrow, and widen, creating complex pathways that affect how blood…

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) have created an experimental cancer treatment based on bacteria that naturally live…

Chronic inflammation often develops quietly, without obvious pain or noticeable symptoms. Over time, however, it can contribute to serious health…

For decades, scientists have chased the idea of a universal vaccine capable of protecting against virtually any infectious threat. That…

Scientists have increasingly recognized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in overall health, including the brain. However, researchers…

A new policy paper argues that a future NASA base on the moon should include a specialized biocontainment facility designed…

Keeping meals similar from day to day and maintaining a steady calorie intake could help people lose more weight, according…

Nearly 30 years ago, researchers discovered two unusual molecules in rye pollen that appeared to slow tumor growth in animal…