The diseases covered by the test belong to a class of over 50 diseases caused by unusually-long repetitive DNA sequences in a person’s genes

The analysis centers on the spine’s curvature, which is caused, in part, by a wedging, or angling, of vertebrae and the intervertebral discs

Artificial neural networks are brain-inspired computing systems that can be trained to solve complex tasks better than humans.

As hard as diamond and as flexible as plastic, highly sought-after diamond nanothreads would be poised to revolutionize our world.

Insulin is a vital hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells. Type 1 diabetes is caused by the destruction of these cells.

Religious believers who embrace accountability to God experience higher levels of three of the four variables of psychological well-being.

Research shows that consuming alcohol, most notably wine, with meals is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

How tiny robots with living parts are designed and fabricated to perform tasks such as effectively delivering drugs to body tissues.

It is increasingly recognized that getting enough sleep, particularly high-quality sleep, is important for cardiovascular health.

Restricted blood flow means activity becomes more difficult and can lead to a reduction in how much exercise is possible.

It had long been thought that the famous site of Stonehenge served as an ancient calendar, given its alignment with the solstices.

Between 30 and 60 minutes of muscle strengthening activity every week is linked to a 10-20% lower risk of death from all causes.

U of A researcher is building new drug delivery vehicles could improve efficacy and reduce negative side effects of lifesaving drugs.

An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research.

Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products.

The platform uses genetically modified skin cells to deliver long-lasting, hyper-effective treatment and only needs to be administered once.

Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or climbing stairs may improve thinking skills in young people as well.

Micro supercapacitors could revolutionise the way we use batteries by increasing their lifespan and enabling extremely fast charging.

Researchers have proven that it’s possible to convert the blood type of an organ, creating a universal organ that would avoid rejection.

Study shows that the salt enhances the moisture uptake of the gel, making it suitable for water harvesting in dry regions.