Disruptions in brain development are linked to higher risks of brain and mental illnesses. While genetics are known to play a ...

The developing fetus is more susceptible to external influences than previously thought. A new study, published in Science ...

The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other ...

Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, data shows — but in a surprising turn of events, the most common form of the disease is primarily found in non-smokers.

Lung cancer survival rates can be as high as 98% for certain cancers diagnosed in an early stage, and as low as 4% for those diagnosed with more aggressive cancers in advanced stages. Survival rates ...

The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other ...

When these gaps form during fetal development in the womb, the intestines, stomach, or even the liver can move into the chest cavity. Organs that migrate to the chest will eventually result in ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Researchers have discovered that the disease causes changes in the immune system early in life ...

Physiology is the branch of the biological sciences that deals with the life-supporting functions and processes of living organisms or their parts. The study of physiology aims to understand how ...

Joint injury induces rapid and sustained diversification of resident and infiltrating synovial macrophage phenotypes, underpinning osteoarthritis-associated synovitis.

Animal physiology is the scientific study of the life-supporting properties, functions and processes of animals or their parts. The discipline covers key homeostatic processes, such as the ...