The role of the thymus in our long-term immunity and health is poorly understood. A new study suggests we need to pay attention ...

RIT biomedical engineering researchers identify a protein that can reduce fibrosis and slow disease progression.

We become forgetful as we age. This is often seen as a universal truth, but in fact it is far from universal: some people remain incredibly sharp at 100 years old, while others experience memory loss ...

Great white sharks are among the ocean’s most intimidating predators, known for their speed, power, and razor-sharp teeth. Despite their incredible strength, their hunting success isn’t based on ...

Green burials, which return the body to the earth without a casket or embalming, can be cheaper than a conventional burial. Many in Connecticut opt for these, but often, the choice is made for ...

Researchers at Brown’s Carney Institute for Brain Science identified a pair of neurons that integrate sweet and bitter ...

Care innovations have allowed many more people with kidney disease to become parents. But pregnancy still carries risks ...

In late 2023, I spent a few weeks in the dark days of winter talking to women about their experiences with endometriosis for a reported feature. I listened as they told me about the labyrinthian, ...

A late-maturing brain filter in the thalamus prunes noisy sensory inputs over time, helping adults ignore distractions and focus, offering a neural basis for growing wisdom.

R.E.M. already had five albums under their belt before major labels came calling. In their eight years together prior to ...

Fertility is often reduced to ovulation apps and perfectly timed cycles but specialists increasingly say the art of conception is far more complex – and often more holistic. Hormone balance, nutrient ...