A deeper dive into genomic data can enable scientists to identify previously unrecognized differences between tumor cells.

Researchers develop a mathematical model of a cell’s response to disease-causing unfolded proteins.

By studying hundreds of brain scans, U-M researchers identify abnormalities common to people who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Researchers discover that mitochondria play an important role in supporting the immune system’s response against MRSA infection.

With voters in several states asked to decide about recreational and medical marijuana, a quick look at the state of knowledge about the drug and its derivatives

A reflection by a top neuroscientist about the science of stress – and the importance of taking pleasure in small things.

Institutional supports—and an exciting competition—are amplifying the voices of an often overlooked group of research trainees.

Training one gene to “pinch hit” for its twin could be a possible treatment for a type of congenital anemia, new research finds.

Two tiny groups of brain cells, right next to each other, play a key role in driving feeding – and stopping. The brain’s own opioid system also gets involved

A treatment designed to improve bladder dysfunction could have another use: helping women who struggle to achieve sexual arousal.

An analysis of the genomes of a half-million people reveals potential genes behind a common intestinal disorder — and could inform future treatment.

Technology offers a solution for moving research out of journals and into the clinic faster

A new study in mice finds that absence of a regulatory brain protein could hold the key to stimulating healthy weight loss.

New research studying the effects of air pollution on the kidneys reveals environmental pollutants like PM2.5 can increase your risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Read the latest insights in male infertility research, including an effort to find ways of restoring fertility in men who don’t produce enough healthy sperm.