In knees of adults without radiographic osteoarthritis (OA), MRI-detected structural changes were prevalent over 6 years, with more than 75% developing cartilage damage. Risks were more profound in ...

The ultimate goal of materials scientists is to design and create materials with precise structures and tailored properties. Predictive technologies have advanced significantly with the rise of AI, ...

Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped by peers, schools, and broader networks. This expansion is critical for healthy ...

(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – December 1, 2025) A multi-institute team led by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center investigators established for the first time how certain ...

In human cells, only a small proportion of the information written in genes is used to produce proteins. How does the cell select this information? A large molecular machine called the spliceosome ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

The study of structural racism—the laws, policies, practices and norms that create unequal access to resources and opportunities, particularly in health care—has matured into a robust field since its ...

Glycans are important complex carbohydrates found on cell surfaces that serve crucial roles in cell-to-cell communication, structure, and protection. They are attached to many proteins in the body, ...