Ancient humans in Africa changed their behaviour in a major way 70,000 years ago, which could explain how their descendants ...

Scientists with the NIH-backed SMaHT Network are mapping every DNA mutation in the human body, creating a groundbreaking ...

From the time we are conceived and through old age, genetic mutations accumulate in all our tissues, eluding the body's ...

Ultraweak biophotons largely caused by metabolic processes could play a key role in noninvasive health testing.

The human body is an amazing thing, but there's no doubt that it's also capable of some pretty gross stuff. There's a reason for that, though.

The Olympics are a celebration of athletic prowess, an event that incidentally highlights the diversity of the human body. Take height for example. Simone Biles, the GOAT, hurtled herself through ...

Do we really lose the most body heat through our heads? How many senses do we really have? Let's explain a few myths about the human body.

The human body is an exquisite formation that structures our movements, abilities, and identities. Careful observation, description and analysis of human anatomy can inform an understanding of the ...

New study mapping stem cells reveals molecular choreography behind individual variation in human development Findings provide insights into the biological individuality of each human and may aid ...

A team led by researchers at UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania has produced a first-of-its kind catalog of gene-isoform variation in the developing human brain.

3. 'Donating your body to science' can mean different things The idea of donating your body for medical research may not mean what you imagine — a lot can depend on the context.