Researchers comparing the human genome with the genomes of other species have discovered a surprising number of matching DNA sequences in a variety of vertebrate species, including the mouse, rat, dog ...

A vaccine developed against one strain of a virus is a remarkable achievement. But a “universal vaccine” that could protect from all forms of that pathogen is the holy grail. For decades, researchers ...

The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, regulates body temperature, signals hunger and thirst, exerts hormonal control over ...