UC San Diego researchers found that ancient hominids were widely exposed to lead, potentially hindering brain and language ...

Single-cell analyses revealed molecular profiles that can distinguish PTSD from depression, potentially leading to better drugs for this psychiatric disorder. To test this hypothesis, Girgenti and his ...

Nobel Prize In Medicine 2024: The microRNA discovery has revolutionized our understanding of how genes are controlled and expressed in living organisms, as announced by the Nobel Assembly at the ...

Researchers have achieved the first demonstration in mice of using gene therapy to reverse hallmark symptoms of SYNGAP1-related disorder, a devastating condition affecting an estimated 1 million ...

Our brain is arguably the organ that most distinguishes humans from other primates. Its exceptional size, complexity and capabilities far exceed those of any other species on Earth. Yet humans share ...

Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves from predators. While growing complex ...

Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and this number is predicted to double by 2060. While aging and genetic predisposition are the most important risk factors for Alzheimer's, ...