Switzerland plans to ban international adoptions after past scandals. Is this about child welfare or politics?

Just as the human body serves as a habitat for bacteria and other microbes, diverse, tiny organisms known as protists host their own microbiomes.

A new study has revealed the clearest-ever picture of the surface chemistry of worm species that provides groundbreaking insights into how animals interact with their environment and each other.

Yale researchers have created "Ochre," a genomically recoded organism that enables the production of synthetic proteins with ...

A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a scissor gesture has been created. The researchers used thin strings of lab-grown muscle tissue bundled into sushilike rolls to give the fingers enough ...

Using student population data on factors like age, sex, years in school, race and ethnicity, researchers used artificial ...

Tropical forests are massive biodiversity storehouses. While these rich swathes of land constitute less than one-tenth of Earth’s surface, they harbor more than 60% of known species. Among them is a ...

The Professor of History sat down with Fifteen Minutes to discuss 19th century forgeries, his new book, and why he considers himself a "non-traditional historian." ...

President Trump is reportedly preparing an executive order to halt funding of risky viral gain-of-function research—lab ...

Discover seven companies operating in metabolomics, the field that could significantly boost precision medicine.

Explore the vital role of self-care in motherhood and its impact on mental health, child development, and intergenerational trauma. Learn how personalized self-care plans can support both mothers and ...

Scientists uncover how the nucleolus, a tiny structure within cells, may control aging and lifespan, opening new ...