Research led by the University of Cambridge has found the first clear evidence that the "good" gut bacteria Bifidobacterium ...

Microplastics have been found in human bones and bone marrow, damaging stem cells and potentially increasing inflammation, ...

By Stephen Beech A "good" gut bacteria found in probiotic drinks and tablets leads to a healthier pregnancy, according to new ...

A study of human placentas suggests that urban air pollution may push the organ's resident immune cells into an inflammatory state.

Comparing a map of the neurons in a nematode worm - the connectome - with a map of how signals travel across those neurons ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

A new study reports that prenatal exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos is associated with lasting changes in the ...

The development of many psychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is known to be in great part influenced by genetics. Past research has identified various genes ...

Get to know the functions of your heart, blood vessels, and blood itself and how they work together to maintain your health.

Learn more about the evolution of human fingers and toes, which originate from the genetic programming for a multipurpose orifice in fish. Sam Walters is the associate editor at Discover Magazine who ...

Smart furniture is now a must for modern living, especially in apartments and compact rooms where space is limited. A sofa cum bed works beautifully as a versatile option, giving you a stylish seat ...