Researchers in Norway and Finland believe a vaccine that could prevent type 1 diabetes could be developed, ­possibly within a few years, writes Lawrie McFarlane, but this is still a work in progress.

The blood-brain barrier acts as a security border for the brain, playing a vital role in protecting the delicate neurons inside. However, its strict admission policy can be a problem when it comes to ...

Mild cognitive impairment, a common brain condition, can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. But most people don’t know the symptoms. And some may mistake it for normal aging.

A study found that serious COVID-19 illness is linked to an increase in the risk of long-term adverse mental health implications, such as depression and anxiety.

Researchers from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators from Wenzhou University and the University of Aberdeen, have found th...

McMaster researchers are modifying red blood cells to transport viral agents which can safely trigger the immune system to protect the body against SARS-CoV-2, creating a promising new vehicle for vac...

David Bennett, 57, died Tuesday at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He was the first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig.

A team of researchers from Hebrew University has demonstrated that treating eggs with an anti-viral medicine can “reverse” the age of older eggs.