Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into an electrical signal ...

Study of 2 million people shows genetic risk for nine major mental illnesses including schizophrenia and anxiety, varies by age and treatment, often lacking specificity.

Chronic inflammation is a result of the body's immune system actively fighting off a danger that is not there. Dr Vass explains how to calm the system down.

Crystal jellyfish have an eerie beauty: thanks to a natural protein, they emit a faint green glow. For decades, researchers ...

Smell can evoke powerful memories, subtly influence attraction, and even regulate stress. But research suggests that what we sense depends as much on experience as on biology.