Anatomy
Most people who think they have a penicillin allergy don’t — and it can be a problem
The good news, researchers say, is that there's a simple allergy test you can take.
MRI study shows how Beatboxing really works — and it’s crazy
They move their vocal tract in a completely new way.
Meet your new organ: the interstitium
Doctors believe this new organ might explain why cancer spreads so easily.
What is the belly button, does it serve any purpose, and why is it an “innie” or an “outie”
What does this button do?
We can’t grow new neurons in adulthood after all, new study says
Neurogenesis fully stops after the age of thirteen, researchers suggest.
Women undoubtedly prefer strong, muscular men, study shows
Science confirms the obvious. But this study is still important.
Child’s brain rewires following double hand transplant
This is the incredible story of Zion, the first quadruple amputee child in whom researchers observed massive brain reorganization before and after the hand transplant.
What your pupil says about your language
A simple word is enough to trigger a reaction in your pupil.
Oxford student creates the first synthetic retina from soft, biological materials
A synthetic retina developed from soft materials offers new hope for the visually impaired.
Human cartilage has been successfully 3D printed
Making new tissue could become as easy as bio-printing it.
Beating human heart cells were grown on a spinach leaf
This "green" technology could help to solve the organ transplant shortage.
3D map of the pancreas offers new tool in diabetes research
It's not flashy, but it might make a big difference.
Paleontologists find 6.2 million year old wolf-sized otter
It was adorable, but also terrifying.
New soft heart robot could save many lives from heart failure
A soft, customizable robot fits around a human heart and helps it beat.
The appendix keeps you healthy and your gut bacteria happy, study finds
Happy gut bacteria are the best bacteria.
A minority of women go through extreme PMS – and now we know why
Researchers have discovered that a minority of women go through severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms due to a hormonal abnormality.
Why do men even have nipples?
If you feel silly for wondering why men have nipples you can feel a bit better knowing that Darwin had the same question.
