For the past two decades, scientists have been manipulating genes to grow human cells where you wouldn’t quite expect them.

For example, out on the African savanna, you may see a pair of giraffes intertwining their necks, sometimes brushing their ...

University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. Billed as the most significant change to the science system in 30 years, last week’s announcement of ...

Gum disease, or periodontitis, has been linked to poorer cognitive function. Researchers believe this connection may be due ...

Loggerhead sea turtles ( Caretta caretta) are pretty loyal marine reptiles. Even with their roughly 8,000-mile-long ...

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it ...

Oral squamous cell cancer, or OSCC, arises in the cells that line the mouth. The disease is often diagnosed at a late stage, which comes with a poor prognosis, and 450,000 people die from it every ...

A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract ... meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health. "In the future, if there ...

Mouth taping offers sleep benefits but has some potential risks. Learn how to mouth-tape safely and other options to reduce snoring, dry mouth and bad breath.

The "morning shed" trend encourages people, largely young women, to apply a variety of skincare products before bed to have radiant morning skin.

New research found that a three-day “juice cleanse” wasn’t as beneficial for oral and gut microbiomes as eating a plant-based ...

Spiders are some of the most diverse creatures on Earth. While they can be frightening, most of them are harmless and ...