For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more ...

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

Alongside other University of Oregon researchers, human physiology doctoral student Jessica Atencio set out to find the ...

Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles ...

Every day, your body replaces billions of cells—and yet, your tissues stay perfectly organized. How is that possible?

Both men and women report higher sexual satisfaction with aging, but women may especially benefit. One study found that women ...

A new documentary brings early human history to life with a "scientifically accurate" collection of hyper-real 3D models.

Nerves look blue in the reconstructed view of a genetically engineered mouse (left) whose neurons produce a fluorescent ...

Cirque du Soleil performers at the BODY WORLDS exhibit offer a unique look at the body from the outside, providing a glimpse ...

Uncover the untold love story of astronaut Sally Ride. "Sally" premieres June 16 on National Geographic and the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

The NIH archives of the Human Genome Project could fall victim to Trump administration cuts, writes a former archivist.