Researchers have discovered a rare new type of diabetes that affects babies early in life. The condition is caused by changes ...

A new MIT study finds that somatostatin-expressing neurons follow a unique trajectory when forming connections in the brain’s ...

In a comparative analysis across vertebrates of the many cell types in the retina -- mice alone have 130 types -- researchers concluded that most cell types have an ancient evolutionary history. Their ...

There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

The new analysis study showed the delay may stem from genetic mutations that are present when a child is born – but activate later in life.

Red blood cells are complex — there's much more to blood types than A, B and O. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Many people know ...

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