A stretch of viral DNA in the mouse genome gives cells in early-stage embryos the potential to become almost any cell type in ...

Alzheimer’s disease has long been the nightmare diagnosis that medicine could slow at best, not stop. Now a wave of ...

Among the diverse community of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that call the human gut home, scientists have identified a ...

New research shows that aging blood can accelerate Alzheimer’s-like changes in the brain, while younger blood may offer ...

Mice have remained the focal point for life sciences research for the past several decades. Their universality in biomedicine ...

Anxiety is often described as a whole‑brain problem, but a series of mouse experiments suggests that, in some cases, a single ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers ...

A few nights of binge drinking alcohol may have a surprisingly sudden and deleterious impact on the mammal gut, according to ...

A trio of mRNA molecules could help guard against the harmful effects of aging on immune cells, a study in mice finds. A new ...

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Li Zhang has anesthetized a lot of mice in his research career. Several years ago, the University of Southern California neuroscientist's team began noticing that sometimes, when they placed an ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. One of the brain’s most important properties is its flexibility ...