For the first time, research shows that a key social trait in honey bees is linked to measurable physiological advantages that can improve colony survival. A study published on the bioRxiv preprint ...

As populations age worldwide, the decline of the immune system, a process known as immunosenescence, has become a critical biomedical challenge. This decline leads to increased susceptibility to ...

For the first time, research shows that a key social trait in honey bees is linked to measurable physiological advantages ...

Scientists have uncovered a powerful genetic switch that helps some of the body’s most important immune cells grow up properly and keep our organs healthy. The switch, called MafB, guides immature ...

At least 12,000 litres of air pass through the nose each day, making it a key front-line defence from pathogens ...

A dietitian shares the surprising impact eating mushrooms had on her well-being.

For instance, researchers noticed during the pandemic that people who received the BCG vaccine against tuberculosis—which is ...