People who lived longer had lower piRNA levels, suggesting these molecules may play a direct role in how long we live.

Six of these molecules were found to be more accurate at predicting two-year survival than things like age and cholesterol levels.

Use of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing has led to thresholds for what qualifies as impairment in populations.

Scientists have identified how specific genetic changes function in cells to influence disease risk and other human health traits. By probing regions of DNA previously linked to disease, the work has ...