Scientists have long known that our skin is home to vast communities of bacteria, fungi and viruses. But knowing which ...

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that leads to ...

Buried in DNA once written off as “background noise”, a tiny non-coding gene has been tied to a surprisingly common childhood ...

Biomarker testing has the potential to streamline diagnosis, treatment planning, and anticipation of treatment risks, if done right.

Stem cells are the body's ultimate shape-shifters, sustaining tissues by balancing two competing demands: maintaining their ...

Russian scientists have developed a prototype system that will allow astronauts to return to the space station in case of ...

(FocalFinder/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Researchers have identified a previously unknown neurodevelopmental disorder ...

New research shows how muscular dystrophy (DM1) damages the heart over time, stressing the need for early diagnosis and ...

Cancer drugs known as BET inhibitors once looked like a breakthrough, but in real patients they’ve often fallen short. New ...

Termites are one of the most financially devastating insects. The significant damage they cause to homes and outdoor ...

Scientists at Imperial College London are developing a portable handheld device, dubbed: “Lab-in-a-Bag,” capable of detecting ...