For most of the 20th century, the scientific consensus held that the adult brain was essentially fixed, unable to grow new connections or recover lost function after a critical window in childhood.

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

A consortium of researchers has produced the largest and most advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brains of people with and without mental disorders. These maps detail ...

New research suggests that super-agers generate twice as many neurons as typical older adults. But you don't have to be a ...

Supersulfides, many of which are produced by cysteinyl-tRNA synthetase (CARS), are essential compounds across many different lifeforms. However, the precise physiological roles of CARS-produced ...

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

Section 1. Purpose. Dangerous gain-of-function research on biological agents and pathogens has the potential to significantly endanger the lives of American citizens. If left unrestricted, its effects ...