Human evolution has revolved around food, from identifying and foraging for it to growing and preparing it. Researchers have identified a region in the brain's visual cortex that responds to food and ...

Neuroscientists have discovered how the brain distinguishes between visual motion occurring in the external world from that caused by the observer moving through it. Known as the 'motion-source ...

Here, the authors study how this directionality is regulated. They show that inter-organ communication between the tracheal stem cells and the nearby fat body plays a role. They provide compelling ...

The brain is the most well-protected organ in the human body, but it has a surprisingly high amount of microplastic pollution, according to a study published in Nature Medicine on Monday.

In a study of Hispanic/Latino adults, adhering closely to a Mediterranean-style diet appeared to improve brain health, particularly by preserving white matter integrity.

Heavy battles between M23 fighters and Congolese government forces in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) city of Goma have left many bodies on the streets, with hospitals ...

Seismic wave analysis reveals that large magma bodies persist beneath both active and dormant volcanoes in the Cascade Range, challenging the belief that magma dissipates after eruptions.

Introduction: Neurosphere culture is widely used to expand neural stem and progenitor cells (NSPCs ... will improve our chances of using NSPCs for neurodevelopmental and brain repair studies with the ...

At least 56 bodies have been discovered in unmarked mass graves in northern Mexico, not far from the border with the United States, local prosecutors said Saturday in a statement. The remains ...

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The Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors took emergency action this month to stop Heaven Bound Cremation Services in Charles County from operating after a series of inspections ...