New research has shown how the parasitic amoeba Entamoeba histolytica takes bites from your cells to use as a disguise, ...

The human body is incredible. It is a unique system of interrelated structures and essential organs that work continuously to ...

Guatemala’s Cueva de Sangre, translated as “blood cave,” isn’t just a clever name. It’s an apropos description of the cave ...

After decades of hype and setbacks, scientists have made impressive progress into tricking stem cells into repairing organs.

Stem cells can produce any other cell type, it is just a matter of telling them in the right way. From a biological ...

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered how a parasite that causes malaria when transmitted through a mosquito ...

New research from Ohio State University reveals genetic differences in the heart's natural pacemaker between men and women.

In the 2000s, biotech company Theranos promised to revolutionize blood testing. Founder Elizabeth Holmes claimed Theranos ...

For some trans and gender diverse adolescents, physical changes in puberty can be distressing and lead to a sense of ...

Monk fruit may be a healthier option than sugar or other sweeteners. The extract has no calories and contains antioxidants to ...

Mosquitoes are highly visual hunters when it comes to finding a human to bite. This means movement and dark clothing colors ...