In preparation for winter, the common shrew (Sorex araneus) shrinks its brain by 30 percent to conserve precious energy.

Thank you to HelloFresh for sponsoring this video! Use code SCISHOW14 for up to 14 free meals across your first 5 HelloFresh ...

As we get older, chemical marks on our DNA slowly shift. Now, a study reveals this 'drift' in gut stem cells is fueled by inflammation and disrupted cell signaling, and it may help explain why our ...

Uncover the chilling story of how children misused data became a concerning issue in genetic research studies.

Alzheimer’s may be driven far more by genetics than previously thought, with one gene playing an outsized role. Researchers ...

In the shadow of nuclear disaster, these canines show remarkable resilience to the deadly disease.

Ibuprofen may be doing more than easing aches and pains—it could also help reduce the risk of some cancers. Studies have ...

When two defective gene variants combine, normal protein function can sometimes be restored.

Controversial biophysicist says he's found in Icelandic people who are free of Alzheimer's and even live longer ...

People with color blindness may be less able to spot an early sign of bladder cancer, making them likelier to be diagnosed ...

Researchers from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have unlocked the most detailed genetic blueprint yet of a major ...

Decades ago, doctors created a test to determine which breast cancer patients should receive hormone therapy. Now, researchers are using the same tactics to advance prostate cancer treatment.