Aging plastic leaches harmful chemicals. Rebecca Braslau has made it her life's work to create a safer alternative. 

Nearly 200 mutations have been identified that play a functional role in cancer, opening new avenues for treatment.

A first-of-its-kind study of meditation practictioners shows they are able to maintain their cognitive gains.

New research exposes how cancer can resist treatment — and how scientists can improve their response.

If restaurants and retail can test new concepts with minimal investment, why not medicine?

Being a night owl is not an “excuse” — how we learn is affected by our biological rhythms.

Brain imaging data may help doctors spot who might benefit the most from cognitive behavioral therapy.

UC Irvine's Martín Burt finds families that overcome poverty have one thing in common — and it isn't income.

UCSF researchers sequence the genome of the ‘Atacama skeleton’ and discover new mutations.

Katia Vega's tattoos, in which biosensors replace ink, earn the “Sci-fi No Longer” award.

The improved diagnostic tool can detect heart attacks faster, and has already saved lives.

The results will definitely surprise you.