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Why do we move our eyes fast in the paradoxical sleep -- in that sleep phase, in which most dreams take place?

Why doctors believe this method could lead to improved health.

Researchers have come one step closer toward understanding how the part of our brain that is central for decision-making and the development of addiction is organized on a molecular level.

Findings do not link similar contact with cats to either schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Previous organic farming practices and plantings can have an enduring impact upon future soil health, weeds and crop yields, according to a new study.

Researchers have discovered how a brief disruption to immune signaling in the guts of mice before they are born can compromise adult immunity to a common, frequently deadly intestinal virus.

An open-access database for medically-relevant human variation has announced the submission of the one-millionth record.

A new study shows that, as materials age, they “remember” prior stresses and external forces, which scientists and engineers can then use to create new materials with unique properties.

Families with higher carbon footprints are likely to consume more confectionery, alcohol, and restaurant food, according to a new study.

Patients who were transplanted with hearts from hepatitis C-positive donors had comparable outcomes after one year to patients who received hearts from donors that didn’t have the disease. With effective direct-acting antiviral therapies this presents an opportunity to expand the donor pool, shorten wait times for organs and ensure that fewer people die waiting for them.