Researchers found that very small numbers of gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in mice, particularly when gut barrier ...

The vast majority of organ donations once came from people who were brain-dead. But last year about half of the deceased ...

Millions of women go through pregnancy every year, yet science has only just begun to look at what it does to the brain—the ...

Those bizarre sea creatures that light up like carnival rides are actually ctenophores, which have an ancient brainlike ...

New 3D reconstructions of a key sensory organ in ctenophores reveal an unexpected structural and functional complexity. The ...

We routinely get MRIs for torn ligaments and EKGs to detect heart problems, but refuse to use technologies to identify and treat issues with the brain. The brain is a complex organ that contains blood ...

Cryosleep’ remains the preserve of science fiction, but researchers are getting closer to restoring brain function after deep ...

Deciding to remove a loved one from life support is a heart-wrenching decision. But for families of eligible organ donors, their decision has an even wider impact — there are 108,725 people currently ...

Organs from a brain-dead youth in Coimbatore have successfully benefited six transplant recipients, highlighting the importance of organ donation.