In a new study, published in Cell, researchers describe a newfound mechanism for creating proteins in a giant DNA virus, comparable to a mechanism in eukaryotic cells. The finding challenges the dogma ...

When HHMI Investigator Amita Sehgal started studying sleep 25 years ago, the topic elicited a yawn from most biologists. "In the year 2000, if I had suggested to my department that we hire people ...

New research finds that sleep is essential for protecting brain mitochondria by transferring toxic metabolic waste from neurons to glial cells for disposal.

A new study identifies an extreme but effective way that brain immune cells can prevent the parasite Toxoplasma gondii from spreading: they kill themselves to eliminate the dangerous microbes they ...

The team of researchers led by Prof. Kristian Franze found that increasing tissue stiffness induces the expression of chemical signals that are typically absent in those regions. Semaphorin 3A is one ...

Drinking warm water with lemon and honey can help soothe a sore throat, support hydration, and aid digestion. Learn the benefits of this simple home remedy.

Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a ...

Innovations in imaging and genetic engineering are coming together to probe the biophysics of cytoplasm inside living animals.

Get a closer look at the biotech ophthalmology landscape to discover exactly how companies are approaching the treatment of eye diseases.

Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones in the retina, Johns Hopkins University scientists have found.

You can add meaningful years to your life with a habit as simple as a daily walk. Walking every day supports heart health, boosts brain function, and protects joints — practical benefits backed by ...

Indian American researcher developing a novel type of living T cell-based therapy to tackle obesity-induced diabetes ...