Health sciences

Phylogenetic methods built to trace evolution over billions of years find that gut bacteria in industrialized societies have more and different genes, which might influence human health.

Biotherapeutics startup targets recently discovered pain mechanisms with peptide therapeutics.

Study reveals common mechanism affecting brain signaling, identifying a shared cause for neurodegenerative disease symptoms.

Scientists identify a positive molecular feedback loop which could explain stroke-induced memory loss.

By studying how activating the brain’s serotonin center affects awake animals for the first time, scientists show that serotonin activates brain areas influencing behavior and motivation.