New research is offering hope that the deadly mange disease affecting Tasmanian wombats could eventually be brought under control for wild individuals and populations.

The chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than previously recognized. Chemists modeled the building blocks of the protein structure that causes Alzheimer..

A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia.

New research highlights the potential health and economic impact of the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed voluntary salt policy on workers in the US food industry.

Just half of 11-19 year old drinkers recall seeing health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging — despite being an important target market for this information, according to new research.

This study shows stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson's symptoms.

The next big miniaturization step in microelectronics could soon become possible — with so-called two-dimensional materials. With the help of a novel insulator made of calcium fluoride, scientists ha..

Scientists have presented new findings that challenge established concepts of genetic inheritance. They have demonstrated that somatic cells of the roundworm C. elegans influence heredity.

Researchers have conducted the largest ever study involving 1117 people diagnosed with motor neuron disease to address the question of ''nature versus nurture'' in the causes of MN..

A team including researchers has used a single rubrene crystal to investigate the room temperature behavior of organic single crystals, and in so doing have dispelled previously-held assumptions based..