Scientists have learned a lot about individual genes, especially those that are connected to human disease. And while we know a bit about gene networks and biochemical pathways, it's difficult to step ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

For decades, lab-grown cells have been studied in materials that don't reflect the softness and flexibility of human tissue.

Presence of endogenous retrovirus RNA in non-diseased tissues could affect use as a cancer biomarker Remnants of ancient viruses in the human genome are active in healthy tissues as well as diseased ...

Everywhere scientists look for microplastics, they’ve found them — food, water, air and some parts of the human body. But examinations of our innermost organs that aren’t directly exposed to the ...

Vitamin B2 is an essential nutrient that the human body cannot make on its own. Because of this, people must obtain it from the foods they eat. This vitamin, also called riboflavin, is commonly found ...