What we choose to study—whether fine art or finance—is one of the most influential decisions in our lives. It shapes not only ...

In the largest genetic analysis of polycystic ovary syndrome to date, scientists have identified new variants linked to the ...

The first complete draft of the human genome was published back in 2003. Since then, researchers have worked both to improve the accuracy of human genetic data, and to expand its diversity, looking at ...

Your body is basically a walking library of 37 trillion cells, and inside each one is a complete copy of your genetic instruction manual. Think about that for a second. That’s like having the entire ...

Although nutrition has made significant advances in recent years — such as recognizing the harm caused by trans fats — it’s surprising that, even within the academic field, there’s still ongoing ...

The vestibular system is responsible for the sense of balance in the inner ear. Prolonged use of toxic substances, such as ...

Tucked inside mochi, swirled into moon cakes or layered beneath custard in taiyaki, a sweet paste made from red beans is a beloved staple in East Asia. Despite its popularity, the origins of the bean ...

An estimated 300 million people worldwide are color-blind. This typically means they can't distinguish certain shades of color, they struggle to tell how bright colors are or, more rarely, they can't ...

Baldness is primarily influenced by genetics, with the AR gene on the X chromosome inherited from the mother playing a role ...

In present-day Soviet Russia, young mouths have a lot to say. Recently 24 students of the Timiryazeff Agriculture Academy in Moscow got hot under their proletarian collars, wrote a steaming letter to ...