Scientists have now created an encyclopedia of gene function for all known human genes that code for protein. This data uses the most current and reliable data, and it has also been released on a ...

Nestled in the nether regions of the nasal passage is a little-known organ that sees a lot of use in other animals but seems ...

A groundbreaking new study reveals that changes to the gut microbiome can change the way the brain works. Humans have the largest relative brain size of any primate, but little is known about how ...

Scientists have found in a new study that the human brain’s cerebellum, known for mainly regulating muscle control and body movement, also helps in remembering emotional experiences. Earlier studies ...

You may have thought the human genome was “solved” decades ago when it was first declared fully sequenced in 2003. However, the “complete” sequencing was incomplete with many gaps and errors and we ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published in Nature.

It is usually easy for us to live our lives when things are calm and easy. But how do we handle life when the going gets tough? For this, we have a variety of capacities that help us regulate our self ...