Scientists have uncovered a powerful genetic switch that helps some of the body’s most important immune cells grow up properly and keep our organs healthy. The switch, called MafB, guides immature ...

The human body is a complex system that responds to physical intimacy in ways that affect both mental and physical health.

Abstract: We introduce a novel approach for the precise localization of 67 anatomical structures from single depth images captured from the exterior of the human body. Our method uses a multi-class ...

The University of Akron's BETA Lab received a grant from the American Heart Association to help develop new, less invasive heart valve implants.

More information is being revealed about the death of award-winning actress Catherine O’Hara. O’Hara passed away on Friday, January 31, at the age of 71, following what was referred to as a “brief ...

Looking ahead: Every year, tens of thousands of Americans receive organ transplants, yet demand still outstrips supply. Now, a research team at Carnegie Mellon University believes the way out of that ...

A deluge of research has painted a picture of our world being drowned in tiny, inescapable microplastics. Our guilt over plastic particles being found in even the most remote regions on Earth turned ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

An educational look at how medical science approaches organ replacement, from natural regeneration to modern transplant methods. Message to Ken Burns: What Lincoln said about our founders on slavery ...

• The skin mainly relies on the TRPM8 sensor, whereas internal organs primarily depend on the TRPA1 sensor, explaining differences in the perception of external and internal cold. A research team led ...