A man allegedly found skeletal human remains while he was walking through a house that he was interested in buying.

An international team of scientists has decoded some of the most stubborn, overlooked regions of the human genome using ...

In diabetes, much attention goes to sugar control, insulin levels, and the threat of nerve damage. But a new study reveals ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of intestinal cell in pythons that helps them completely digest bones. Scientists ...

Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles always this common? Research suggests that might not be the case. While ...

D bioprinting uses living cells as "ink" to create functional tissues. Discover how this technology is transforming medicine ...

In a remarkable achievement that is already impacting how we detect and diagnose disease, UK Biobank has completed the ...

The discovery of SRCs is not just a new therapy. It is a new way of thinking about life itself. Stronger stem cells mean ...

Collagen gives bones their flexibility and resistance to fractures. As age increases or under stress, the body produces less collagen, which can weaken bones.

A group of North Texas doctors and scientists printed part of a human femur — the longest and strongest bone in the body — that mimics the strength, flexibility and overall mechanics of a real ...

Supporters saw the Mütter’s preserved fetuses, skulls, and “Soap Lady” as a celebration of human difference. New management saw an ethical and a political minefield.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Every year, millions of people get permanent metal implants for broken bones, knowing they might need painful removal surgeries later. But what if those implants could just ...