Scientists have used an experimental therapy that relies on bacteria-infecting viruses collected, in part, through HHMI's SEA-PHAGES program to fight a Mycobacterium infection in a 15-year-old gi..
In a new study of older adults living in a senior continuing care facility, researchers parse how distinctive factors, such as wisdom, loneliness, income and sleep quality, impact the physical and men..
Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world's rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI).
As New Zealand considers a bill looking to legalize euthanasia, an ethicist considers it's time to shine the light on the ethical complications surrounding body donation and assisted dying.
Researchers have found that therapy that can induce heart cells to regenerate after a heart attack.
The science of what makes good chocolate has been revealed by researchers studying a 140-year-old mixing technique.
A new study suggests that meals that include fresh avocado as a substitute for refined carbohydrates can significantly suppress hunger and increase meal satisfaction in overweight and obese adults.
Research confirms that grapefruit juice prolongs the QT interval. This finding has implications for patients taking medications that prolong the QT interval and may have implications for patients with..
A new study set out to settle some of the discrepancies related to brain anatomy and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), employing a large dataset to obtain their findings.
Since the Agricultural Revolution about 12,000 years ago, humans have been selectively breeding plants with desirable traits such as high grain yield and disease resistance. Over time, Triticum aestiv..