A new study shows how one of the cell's most important energy-producing machines is built. Researchers at Karolinska ...

Understanding human gene function in living organisms has long been hampered by fundamental differences between species.

Goosebumps are one such odd body function, which we have all experienced but have rarely been compelled to probe into. They erupt suddenly on a chilly morning or during the emotional notes of music or ...

Human Buddy is a new animated show that explores the wonders of the human body in a fun and entertaining style, similar to shows like SolarBalls and MrSpherical. The series covers various aspects of ...

A better understanding of how these amphibians grow new appendages may lead to better wound healing—or even new limbs—in humans. Axolotls are native to Mexico and critically endangered in their ...

Some people believe we know everything about such thing as our body, since we study biology at school, read books, and watch popular videos on YouTube. Well, this is far from being true. The human ...

We’re far from realizing the kind of nanomachines envisioned in media like “The Diamond Age” and Metal Gear Solid, but scientists have just taken a meaningful step towards the next best thing. A team ...

What’s happened? If you have ever wished your shower could do the hard work for you, a company from Japan has finally delivered the gadget of your dreams. A new human washing machine, now officially ...

The endocannabinoid system is found throughout the brain and body and plays a key role in everything from memory and learning to sleep to social behavior. During prolonged aerobic exercise, the body's ...

Many body parts can be transplanted or replaced with artificial equivalents, including corneas, livers, hearts, joints, and even entire faces. This technology will improve by leaps and bounds ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The startup recently raised a ...