A newly discovered communication system in the microscopic “antennae” of cells may help explain how some congenital heart defects develop. When genetic mutations disrupt this system, the effects may ...

A period that leaves a woman curled up in bed, missing work or school, or unable to sleep is often brushed off as something ...

The co-author told Newsweek the findings add a crucial piece to the puzzle of how cancer can develop.

Cancer rates are rising in adults under 55, and new research suggests accelerated biological aging may be one piece of the puzzle. Scientists found that people from more recent generations tended to ...

Why do genetic variants that increase the risk of autoimmune disease remain so common in the population?

We tend to think of our genes as something we’re simply stuck with. You inherit a certain set from your parents, and that’s the hand you’re dealt. But having a gene isn’t always the same thing as ...

Caffeine can affect not only the brain, but also the fundamental mechanisms of cell function. Researchers from Queen Mary ...

In yeast cells, caffeine activated an energy-sensing system tied to stress resistance, DNA repair, and longevity.

Cancer biology—and, in turn, cancer treatment—have come a long way in the last few decades. Most people recognize this ...

On Sept. 16, 13 organizations recognizing patients with different forms of interstitial lung disease will unite to celebrate ...

Researchers move beyond single biological age scores to study telomeres, DNA methylation, and antioxidant defense systems.