Life begins with a single fertilized cell that gradually transforms into a multicellular organism. This process requires ...

In Nigeria’s Sabon Birni, record heat targets displaced women. In overcrowded camps, expectant mothers face a "thermal trap" ...

Children often resemble their fathers more as they grow. Facial structure, hair patterns, and body build develop over years.

An international research team identified hundreds of genes essential for the development of brain cells, including one gene ...

Which genes are required for turning embryonic stem cells into brain cells, and what happens when this process goes wrong? In ...

One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an ...

Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, precisely timed contractions to allow a safe delivery. Hormones such as ...