Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce a group of compounds with anticancer, anti-HIV, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities. The Kobe University achievement is the result of a ...

Almost five years after a New York college student was attacked by an unknown assailant who threw acid in her face, police have arrested a male suspect. Prosecutors say a rap song helped incriminate ...

A long-standing mystery in bile acid biology has been solved. Bile acids are often introduced as digestion helpers, but they are also powerful chemical messengers that help coordinate metabolism ...

Jani Hall is a news editor for Health with a background in health and science journalism. Previously, she worked as a staff reporter for National Geographic. William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his ...

On this episode of Science Dispatch, we dive into the latest Kīlauea eruption and the alarming chemistry behind the air ...

Kojic acid is safe in cosmetic products at up to 1% concentration. You can use sunscreen with kojic acid products to prevent sun sensitivity. Avoid buying homemade kojic acid products due to the ...

Want a name for your baby boy that starts with "P"? The search may initially feel daunting. A boy name starting with "P" hasn't breached the top four most popular boy names in the U.S. since the ...