The prominent religious studies professor retired from UNC after more than 35 years of teaching, writing and inspiring debate ...

Experiments on an ultra-rare genetic mutation that causes neurodegeneration in children have helped uncover a new mechanism by which brain cells die. A team led by scientists at the German research ...

There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

Tumours often feature high chromosomal instability. “And chromosomal instability leads to further chromosomal instability,” says Peter Van Loo of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's ...

He's the star that recently topped a poll to be the new Strictly Come Dancing host but it looks like a fan favourite has now been 'ruled out' of replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the hit ...

Ion channels are crucial for the normal function of excitable tissues such as neurons and skeletal muscle. Since the discovery that the paroxysmal muscle disorder periodic paralysis is caused by ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...