DISEASE

The transgenic primates have a human gene associated with autism spectrum disorders.

The technology behind it was inspired by a children's toy.

It's been nearly 20 years since the last study on the distribution of disease-carrying ticks.

“This study will lead to a revolution in neuroscience," Wallace says. "Whether the neuroscientists will accept it is another question."

Why did the chicken cross the pen? No, seriously. That’s a legitimate scientific question.

Alexandra Allen was 12 when she first had an allergic reaction to water.

The disease has been around twice as long as we previously thought.

ViroCap can also detect “novel” viruses not yet identified, as long as they share a few genetic characteristics with known viruses.

Here's the difference $220 million in donations made.

Hogeweyk is home to 150 residents who receive care for dementia and Alzheimer's—without having to give up normal life.

Macrobrachium vollenhovenii is a big name for a little creature, a freshwater prawn found throughout West Africa. Despite its size, the shrimp can have a big impact and could help control a parasitic disease.

Inflammatory diseases are common—and hard to live with. Here are five potential treatment breakthroughs.