They present a compelling story of radiation, mutation and survival against the odds. But the underlying science didn’t ...

Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA ...

Brain organoids reveal that two genetic mutations in DEPDC5 drive epilepsy, disrupting early brain development, and causing ...

Scientists have identified rare genetic mutations granting extraordinary abilities, including minimal sleep, extreme strength, and reduced fear or pain responses.

Researchers report that certain movement-related symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease may originate in the peripheral nervous system rather than the brain.

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Can zebrafish help find autism treatments? Scientists used pharmaco-behavioral profiling to identify FDA-approved drugs, like ...

Why does the same genetic mutation cause a severe brain malformation in some patients but not in others? Researchers from the ...

Does Alzheimer’s start in the muscles? Research reveals that motor neuron mutations disrupt the neuromuscular junction ...

Researchers found that familial Alzheimer’s mutations can disrupt neuromuscular function outside the brain. Using a ...

Scientists previously thought only a handful of genes showed signs of selection in recent human evolution, but previous ...