The microbiome—the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body—plays a crucial role in shaping human health by providing a variety of micronutrients necessary for vital ...

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed Nicheformer, the first ...

In the fight against disease, programmed cell death – also known as apoptosis – is a key protective function of the body. It breaks down cells that are damaged or have undergone dangerous changes.

Scientists have already created designer viruses in a lab that can kill dangerous bacteria. The next step is designing and ...

The surge in genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease, and sickle cell anemia, coupled with the rising ...