A major evolutionary theory says most genetic changes don’t really matter, but new evidence suggests that’s not true. Researchers found that helpful mutations happen surprisingly often. The twist is ...

During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the ...

From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving ...

Obesity is not a single disease. New research shows distinct biological phenotypes that explain why weight gain and treatment ...

In most cases, hair loss is a completely normal part of getting older, along with the formation of lines and wrinkles, but if ...

Being thin does not shield your heart from trouble. Slim people often carry high cholesterol that builds up in arteries year after year without a hint of warning. Genes, blood fats, and family ...

Advancements in understanding tumor biology, identifying predictive biomarkers, and developing targeted therapies have ...

For over a century, Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been considered irreversible. Consequently, research has focused on disease ...

For nearly four decades the area surrounding the ruined Soviet reactor has remained largely empty of people, yet full of ...

Scientists have traced a devastating pattern of brain cell loss in a handful of families to a single, ultra-rare mutation ...

According to a significant investigation, a sperm donor who unintentionally carried a genetic abnormality that significantly increases the risk of cancer has fathered at least 197 children throughout ...

Menin inhibitors target the interaction between menin and the KMT2A complex, offering a breakthrough in treating acute leukemias with specific genetic mutations. Monotherapy with menin inhibitors ...