Immediate use for the newly developed assembloids could include studying neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism.

Researchers have recreated the human ascending sensory pathway in a lab dish, using organoids that model the key brain and ...

A sweet or unusual body odor could be your first clue that diabetes is developing before other symptoms show up.

While ubiquitous compounds such as phthalates and phenols affect several aspects of general human and reproductive health, ...

Four tiny 3D organs connected themselves in a lab dish, forming a replica of the human pain pathway, in a new study. The discovery allows scientists to better understand chronic pain and how pain ...

The brain really is an incredible organ, and neurons are the vital link between, well, everything. The brain is anything but ...

Chemokines, our body's chemical messengers, play a crucial role in regulating the immune response.  They are secreted by ...

Unlocking the origins of life starts with understanding how simple space molecules turned into complex building blocks. To do ...

Scientists have re-created a pain pathway in the brain by growing four key clusters of human nerve cells in a dish. This ...

Cells use many complex genetic repair backup systems to fix DNA damage and remain healthy throughout their lives.

Scent loss may be more than a minor inconvenience. It can signal early signs of neurological or emotional health issues.

Achieving near-total plastic circularity is not only feasible, it is the most cost-effective and humane path forward in a ...