The human genome contains more than 20,000 genes. However, at any given time and in a given cell, only a fraction are active.

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Mosquitoes are often attracted to some people more than others. Ticks, however, operate differently. Here’s how to avoid getting bitten by either.

Alan Watson Featherstone promised to restore Scotland's ancient Caledonian forest in 1986. His initiative, Trees for Life, began planting native trees with volunteers in 1989. This grassroots effort ...

Psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and ADHD can be debilitating for those who have them. And yet, they're partially heritable, presenting a paradox. Why would ...

The way Lucy has been depicted in newspapers, textbooks and museums shows how today’s cultural norms influence perceptions of the past.

How 50-minute workouts and five basic lifts turned my gym fear into massive strength gains at Kris Herbert’s The Gym: Venice.

The ocean absorbs roughly a quarter of humanity's carbon dioxide emissions each year. Understanding how that happens, and how ...

(scyther5/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Red and green don't look like particularly close colors at a glance, but the way your eye ...

Earlier this year, the Lacks estate settled a lawsuit regarding a company’s profiting off of HeLa cells. The case serves as a ...

Scientists discovered that damaged fat cells can become inflamed, lose their ability to store lipids, and eventually vanish, disrupting the body’s metabolism. The findings show that diabetes can ...

The American Society for Nutrition and The Obesity Society recently announced a partnership that offers opportunities for discounted pricing and will advance clinical practice.According to a press ...