Ancient viral fossils buried in our DNA are offering fresh clues about how today’s respiratory pathogens infect and spread.

A new mRNA vaccine against the flu has proven itself more effective than existing vaccines in a new clinical trial. The ...

Researchers at Texas A&M University model extreme conditions using 3D bioprinting, revealing insights that could make flight ...

This Nature Outlook is editorially independent, produced with financial support from Yakult. About this content. We are not alone in our bodies. Each person is home to trillions of bacteria, viruses ...

Buron et al. show that oxytocin enhances heart rate variability linked to breathing during recovery from stress. This calming and cardio-protective effect is produced through a hypothalamus–brainstem ...

Pulmonary diseases pose a major health problem worldwide with millions of affected individuals and dire economic impact.

Widespread ocean pollution threatens the health of more than 3 billion people, international study led by Boston College researchers shows Ocean pollution is widespread and getting worse, and when ...