To Shakespeare’s Hamlet we humans are “the paragon of animals”. But recent advances in genetics are suggesting that humans ...

We are now entering the third decade of the 21st Century, and, especially in recent years, the achievements made by scientists have been exceptional, ...

Vietnam prepares its first Population Law and ends the two-child policy to tackle declining fertility and ageing demographics ...

Reward memories both help people survive and lead to substance use disorders. Delving into the intricate mechanisms of how the brain remembers rewards at the cellular and genetic levels can help ...

University of Haifa study shows how genetic "imprinting" determines whether rare syndrome leads to autism or psychosis, offering new model for personalized psychiatry.

New research published in Allergy indicates that certain environmental exposures may affect a child's risk of developing ...

Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood mental health disorders. Often dismissed as witchcraft or demonic possession, ...

The Ibero-American Consortium gathers over 3000 DNA samples to drive precision strategies for rheumatoid arthritis and ...

PKD is a genetic disorder marked by kidney cysts and progressive damage. Discover the science, treatment guidelines, and ...

The Haenyeo, an all-female group of divers on South Korea’s Jeju Island, spend much of their lives underwater without ...