Researchers analyzed blood samples from polar bears located in northeastern and southeastern Greenland. The results showed ...

A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act ...

Mice have remained the focal point for life sciences research for the past several decades. Their universality in biomedicine ...

One of the most well-studied cellular responses is how they react during times of stress, such as when the temperature gets ...

Biological age tests measure how fast your body is aging compared to your actual age. These tests rely on biomarkers tied to ...

Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H.

Researchers are trying to understand why some wild species do better than others over time, as the environment changes.

A pioneering study provides new evidence that gut microbes vary across primate species and can shape physiology in ways ...

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

Synaptic plasticity allows brains to learn, adapt, and rewire. It’s foundational to memory, problem-solving, and complex ...

Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field ...

A simple blood test could help to forecast future risk for people living with a serious condition, according to research ...