Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During ...

A study reveals that two-thirds of genetic risks for mental health conditions are shared, challenging traditional diagnostic ...

Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During ...

Randomness inside cells can decide whether a cancer returns after chemotherapy or whether an infection survives antibiotics. Even cells with the same DNA can act differently because their molecules ...

Food additives eaten during pregnancy can change gut bacteria and raise later inflammation and weight gain risk, even without ...

MIT researchers are using living cells to target diseased brain areas and deliver tiny electronic devices that can modulate ...

Most of the time, you assume your brain is either “on” or “off,” awake or asleep. A new study shows something far more ...

Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, precisely timed contractions to allow a safe delivery. Hormones such as ...

An enhanced version of an already popular vitamin could offer a "groundbreaking approach" to better combat the disease.

Researchers test low-cost methylene blue and blood biomarkers to detect cerebral malaria early and reduce brain injury, ...

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...