No, eating human brains doesn't sound like the healthiest idea nor the safest. But it may also be able to save our lives, contrary to previous findings.
Scientists may have discovered the origins of spider and centipede venom. They've found that the venom evolved from an insulin-like hormone, similar to what can be found in humans.
A 15-year-old boy has discovered a new planet orbiting a star that's 1,000 light-years away in our galaxy.
New findings published in the journal Laboratory Investigation investigate how this medication may fight off cancer stem cell reproduction that can lead to relapse in some patients.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new treatment for Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder that progressively attacks the nervous system, affecting the body's ability to properly function. Though there is no cure for Parkinson's disease at this time, the new treat...
Thank the knowledge of our neurons for letting us know if certain vague memories can indeed be trusted.
For the first time ever, scientists have witnessed polar bears preying not on seals, but on dolphins. The new findings may indicate that these species may be adapting to climate change.
Thousands of ancient, stone tools may point to some of the earliest divisions of labor. Researchers have learned a bit more about the organization into complex social groups by tasks.
Could vitamin D help in the treatment of Crohn's disease (CD), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that results in inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract?
Researchers have successfully grown miniature mammary glands from cultured breast epithelial cells, according to new findings published in the journal Development.
Florida health officials are warning residents of a flesh-eating bacteria, known as Vibrio vulnificus. The bacterium lurks in seawater shores and according to the Florida Health Department, it can invade the bloodstream and possibly result in life-threatening illnesses, including symptoms such as fe...
In this latest study, the researchers examined infants known to be at higher risk of autism based on the diagnosis of an older sibling.
