Explore how the human nervous system mirrors the structure of the Vedas. A neuroscientist from Harvard and MIT discusses the ...

Neuron-powered computer chips can now be easily programmed to play a first-person shooter game, bringing biological computers a step closer to useful applications ...

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic ...

A recent study by the University of Bonn and University Hospital Bonn and the University of Freiburg shows that the ...

The human genome is a rich, complex record of migration, encounters, and inheritance written over thousands of millennia.

The National Institutes of Health recently announced plans to convert one of its long-standing primate research centers into an animal sanctuary. The decision builds on broader bipartisan mo ...

Paul I. Yakovlev worked at state institutions for over 25 years, collecting the post-mortem brains of his patients.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa’s Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology is not aligned with policy ...

Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenza’s stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing that the cells aren’t just helpless victims. Using a groundbreaking ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Without even thinking about it, the bone marrow in your body is ...

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal/interrenal axis (HPA/HPI) is the neuroendocrine axis which allows vertebrates to cope with changing environments via adaptative ...

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were awarded the prize for research showing how the body regulates its immune responses. By Gina Kolata and Ali Watkins Mary E. Brunkow, Fred ...