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Research finds that for teenagers, even a short period of sleep restriction could, over the long-term, raise their risk for depression and addiction.

A new study demonstrates that a gene controlling our biological clocks also plays a vital role in regulating human-specific genes important to brain evolution.

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone case and app that could make it easier for patients to record and track their blood glucose readings, whether they’re at home or on the go.

Vast quantities of medicines and renewable fuels could be produced by algae using a gene-editing technique, a study suggests. The technique uses molecules that act like scissors to cut DNA - called CRISPR molecules - which allow researchers to add new genes or modify existing ones. Until now, scientists have struggled to develop a technique that works efficiently in algae.

Strong odors are an indicator that food has gone bad, but there could soon be a new way to sniff foul smells earlier on. Researchers have developed a bioelectronic “nose” that can specifically detect a key decay compound at low levels, enabling people to potentially take action before the stink spreads. It can detect rotting food, as well as be used to help find victims of natural disasters or crimes.

Supplementation with probiotics can improve a person's gut health, but the benefits are often fleeting, and colonization by the probiotic's good microbes usually doesn't last. Breast milk may help sustain those colonies in the long run.

With the help of using Atomic Force Microscopy and Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, the physical and chemical ‘fingerprint’ profile of a parasitic worm, dubbed the ‘American murderer,’ has been uncovered for the first time by researchers - a discovery that could allow for more effective and earlier treatment.

A novel compound may restore immune response in patients with melanoma, according to a study presented at the ESMO Immuno Oncology Congress 2017.

Industrial and agricultural activities produce large amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Many bacteria also produce methane as a byproduct of their metabolism. Some of this naturally released methane comes from the ocean, a phenomenon that has long puzzled scientists because there were no known methane-producing organisms living near the ocean’s surface but new evidence is helping to solve the mystery.

A team led by researchers describe a new approach to prevent death in these essential kidney cells. Studying multiple animal models of kidney disease, the team discovered a compound that can impede loss of the filtration cells and restore kidney function.