Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies ...

Researchers have discovered a new way to increase a key brain protein damaged in Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects thousands of children worldwide. Early studies in mice and ...

Daily intake of avocado and mango may improve endothelial function in people with prediabetes, according to new data ...

A Rutgers-led study found that eating less protein may help slow liver cancer in people with impaired liver function. When ...

Researchers will explore how the immune receptor IL-1R1 in neurons affects brain function and behavior. Beyond its role in inflammation, IL-1R1 shapes neuronal activity, synapses, and circuits, ...

Scientists have developed injectable "mini livers" that can replicate liver function, potentially buying time for those with liver disease.

Loss of teeth and jawbone density leads to "facial collapse", but anti-aging dentistry restores the vertical dimension to lift and support facial tissues.

Mitochondria are essential for cell survival, repair, and adaptation. Not only do they generate most of the energy needed ...

A new gene-targeting strategy that boosts a crucial brain protein could pave the way for the first effective treatment for Rett syndrome. Researchers at Texas Children’s Duncan Neurological Research I ...

Mitochondrial transplantation is an emerging technique aimed at restoring cellular energy production in diseases marked by ...

More than 10,000 Americans who suffer from chronic liver disease are on a waitlist for a liver transplant, but there are not ...

Forget “ eye of newt and toe of frog/wool of bat and tongue of dog.” People in the 16th century were more akin to DIY ...