A cross-species study has identified key genes that govern regeneration, revealing a potential path toward inducing limb regrowth in humans.

Contrary to popular belief, crying is a sophisticated human social tool, not a sign of weakness. Emerging science reveals ...

Can humans regrow limbs? Researchers find SP6 and SP8 genes are vital for regeneration in axolotls and mice, creating a viral ...

Pollutants can harm human health and enter the body through the air people breathe, the water they drink and the food they eat. Yet even as evidence of widespread exposure has been found in ...

Despite advances in psychology, neuroscience, and biology, certain behaviors still leave scientists scratching their heads. From inexplicable fears to the complex world of dreams, some human actions ...

Despite its small size—it could sit in the palm of your hand—the zebra finch is a remarkable learner. A songbird native to ...

Investigating a common gene in three very different species—salamanders, mice and zebrafish—scientists have discovered the ...

New grants support organoids, organs-on-chips, and in silico approaches to reduce reliance on animal models, but experts say ...

Biologists say the appendix isn’t useless after all. Evolution kept reinventing it, and it may help support gut immunity and ...

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a previously unknown system inside cells that works like ...

A common element in “Star Trek” and other science fiction is their depiction of humanoid alien species. If life exists ...

From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with ...