The transition from simple chemistry to the complex biology of molecules that gave rise to life is a puzzle that scientists ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich recently explained the role of a molecular complex that orchestrates the production of proteins in ...

The reproduction process of kangaroos represents one of nature’s most fascinating evolutionary adaptations. Unlike most mammals, female kangaroos possess remarkable control over their reproductive ...

Stem cells are precursors of a variety of different cells: They can turn into anything from blood to bone to muscle. Human blood stem cells, known as hematopoietic stem cells, are the forerunners of ...

The method could one day become a treatment for infertility A decade of further research needed, scientists say The process overcomes an obstacle that stymied previous attempts Significant safety ...

CFR scholars provide expert analysis and commentary on international issues. Catherine Powell, an adjunct senior fellow for women and foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, is the former ...

Every four-and-a-half years, on a revolving basis, each of the 193 member countries of the United Nations submits a report to the U.N. Human Rights Council on its domestic human rights record under ...

New Jersey has become the latest state to legalize human composting as an environmentally-friendly alternative to burials and cremations. The legislation, signed into law last week by New Jersey Gov.

Dogs, canines, and man’s best friends. We have several nicknames for dogs. No matter how you refer to them, you certainly love these four-legged and fur-clad creatures. Whether it’s here in our modern ...

Researchers have captured the very first real-time, three-dimensional images and videos of a human embryo implanting into synthetic uterine tissue—revealing a key stage in reproduction. The resulting ...

Digital tools and automation can make recruitment faster, but they can also strip away the personal interactions that candidates value most. Striking the right balance between technology and human ...

Nina Schoen likes the idea of life (plant life) springing from death. Schoen has a close friend who chose to have her remains made into compost. The process of those remains being broken down into ...