International team of researchers has identified DNA mutations in a gene that senses viral RNA, as a cause of the autoimmune disease lupus.

As a regular addition to the diet, brown rice can help reduce body weight, lower cholesterol, and suppress inflammation.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease.

A world-first Edith Cowan University study has confirmed the link between Alzheimers and gut health, which could lead to new treatments.

Researchers at University of California San Diego created a formula that more accurately compares the ages of humans and dogs.

There is no good place to be when a nuclear bomb goes off. Anything too close is instantly vaporized, and radiation poses a serious threat.

Deep inside all matter in the universe, electrons are buzzing around and behaving as if they are twirling around on their axes.

Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid.

A new theory for how rocky planets form could explain the origin of so-called "super-Earths"—a class of Earth-like exoplanets.

Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia.

For almost 200 years it has been believed that the placental mammals, and the related marsupials, had originated in the northern hemisphere

In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea

Building tissues and organs is one of the most complex and important tasks that cells must accomplish during embryogenesis.

It’s tough to tell your body to breathe through your nose at night, but you can force it to with a trick that’s growing in popularity.

Researchers observing “striking” differences in the cells that build blood vessels in the fatty tissue of male versus female mice.

New research suggests that walking each day is not only good for your heart and lungs but surprisingly your brain as well.

As a part of our immune defences, cytotoxic T cells – or killer T cells – seek out and destroy cells that are infected or cancerous.

A new twin study suggests that the same genes may be behind the risk of both cardiometabolic diseases and dementia.

A large study from Lund University has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.

Residue from rinse agents in dishwashers damage the natural protective layer in the gut and can contribute to the onset of chronic diseases.