If we look across the whole of the mammal branch of the tree of life, we find there are many groups of mammals that have ...

So-called “less-lethal” weapons like those that have been used against demonstrators in Los Angeles can cause severe, lasting harm like nerve or brain damage or blindness. They can also kill.

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Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. However, the number and variety of them is vast, ...

Now, scientists say the woman is the only known carrier of a new blood type called “Gwada negative.” It’s the only blood type ...

The first robot I remember is Rosie from The Jetsons, soon followed by the urbane C-3PO and his faithful sidekick R2-D2 in ...

Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.

Supporters saw the Mütter’s preserved fetuses, skulls, and “Soap Lady” as a celebration of human difference. New management ...

The tech giant poached several top Google researchers to help build a powerful AI tool that can diagnose patients and ...

However, the new study shows that aging signals can travel through the bloodstream and impact cells in completely different ...

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has been elected ...

The combination of climate change and pathogen expansion could be fueling a surge in infectious diseases. GEN consulted ...