Biology

Reframing life in terms of death reveals some of the biggest philosophical problems with how we think about living systems.

eGenesis hopes to transplant pig hearts from genetically engineered swine into young children with serious heart defects by 2024.

Fiber is important not just for happy bowel movements, but also for your blood sugar, weight, and overall health.

There isn’t a debate on the overall health benefits of regular exercise, but scientists don't agree on whether it actually keeps weight off.

While some people may be older in chronological age, their biological age might be much younger. A biologist explains why.

Researchers studied different types of mosquito repellents and their efficacy for over a decade. Here's what they found.

Quantum processes, normally associated with the very small or very cold, have been found to occur in biological systems. This was unexpected.

A tiny sea creature’s regenerative abilities add to the growing evidence that senescent cells aren’t always detrimental.

Reformulating foods tailored to the plasticity of our taste buds could be a practical and powerful tool to promote health.

Thanks to a new "nanowarming" technique, scientists have successfully transplanted cryogenically frozen organs into rats for the first time.