Four subtle tweaks to an enzyme could help explain why naked mole rats’ can live for nearly 30 years, an unusually long lifespan for a creature its size. In a study 1, published in Science today, ...

Sexual size differences are widespread in biology, yet the "how" behind them often remains vague. We asked a concrete question in a classic model organism: when female flies are larger than males, do ...

Madeline Lancaster created the first brain organoids, which have revolutionised our understanding of how the brain works - but also raised ethical questions ...

Laertis Ikonomou, associate professor of oral biology, is principal investigator of a two-year, $435,167 R21 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to better understand ...

Researchers have designed a peptide that prevents the deadly misfolding of alpha-synuclein, the protein behind Parkinson’s and some dementias. In lab and animal tests, it stabilized the protein and ...

A study reveals the secrets behind the rodent’s remarkable ability to live 10 times longer than expected, without cancer or age-related degenerative diseases. When applied to fruit flies, researchers ...

Let's build an airplane that has no definite fuselage. An rc flying wing, some people call it zagi wing, but it's the same. These kinds of aircraft are very unstable and need a special airfoil to help ...

In lieu of animal experiments, researchers from the University of Rochester are using state-of-the-art microchips with human tissue to better understand how the brain operates under healthy conditions ...

The effects of insufficient water are felt by every cell in the body, but it’s the brain that manifests our experience of thirst.

Discover the DIY Pencil Crossbow: A Fun Tutorial! In this video, learn step-by-step how to craft your own mini crossbow using a wooden ruler, cardboard, popsicle sticks, and a rubber band. Perfect for ...

Researchers have developed a 3D-printed lung tissue model that could help scientists better study and treat diseases.