Researchers have identified a novel gene defect that causes a hereditary blistering disorder of the…

A clearer picture of how the classic diabetes medication metformin works has emerged. A recent…

A new study may pave the way for treating alcohol addiction by reducing motivation to…

Giving birth at home is the most significant risk factor for neonatal deaths in major…

Researchers have revealed how laughter releases endorphins in the human brain. The more opioid receptors…

New research shows that neurons in the part of the brain found to be abnormal…

Scientists have pioneered a technique to directly date prehistoric rock paintings in southern Africa, which…

To localize sounds, particularly low-frequency sounds, mammals must perceive minimal differences in the timing of…

The role of microglial cells in neurodegenerative disease is not fully understood. But new research…

A genetic variant that is particularly prevalent in people of African ancestry confers protection against…