A recently published study confirms what caffeine enthusiasts have suspected all along: the naturally occurring stimulant is ...

A controversial project that aims to create the building blocks of human life has started. It was previously thought creating ...

A controversial medical project has finally taken off, thanks to a hefty donation from the world's largest medical charity, the Wellcome Trust. Work has begun on creating artificial human DNA from ...

Coffee has long been lauded for its health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, it may enhance brain function. It’s also been shown to increase alertness, aid in weight management, boost mood and ...

Could we replace the brain with computer chips? Reality is much more complex and the brain seems to be much more than just a ...

While chemotherapy can be lifesaving, it also damages DNA and leads to cognitive issues known as "chemo brain." These effects ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that the 'pacemaker' controlling yeast cell division lies inside the ...

New research suggests that caffeine can help slow down cellular aging by activating a key pathway in the human body.

Vitamin C fuels skin regeneration by unlocking genes that drive cell growth—making aging skin act young again.

Scientists in Spain and China discovered that HSV-1 begins rewriting the architecture of human genes just one hour after ...

Scientists have discovered that caffeine doesn’t just perk up your brain—it energizes your cells in a way that could slow ...

In 2010, scientists found the first evidence of another hominin subspecies, known as the Danisovans. Now, they’ve identified ...