Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as "miracle" cells –ones that can grow into any other type of ...

Emerging evidence points to energy breakdowns inside brain cells as the root of mental illness. This discovery challenges decades of chemical theories and may lead to therapies that restore cellular ...

Welcoming a new baby for the first time can be tough, but picking out a gift doesn’t have to be. Here are 28 therapist- and new mom-approved gifts that any new parent is sure to love.

Cells contain a blueprint in the form of DNA that dictates what they can make. This blueprint is converted into a message ...

A groundbreaking new procedure has restored the vision of 14 people with blinding cornea injuries in one eye. To treat this, ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke happens when blood ...

Duke Eye Center has become the first academic medical center in the country to implant a new cell-based gene therapy for a rare eye disease called MacTel. This procedure offers hope to patients like ...