Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.

Fluoride varnish, easily and quickly applied to a child’s teeth, is an affordable and effective way to help prevent cavities.

Chemical manufacturing is an energy-intensive industry. A team of chemists is designing a technique that could power the necessary reactions with sunlight or LEDs.

Pharmaceutical companies have little incentive to sell drugs to countries that can’t afford them. But bargaining together can increase access to vital treatments worldwide.

Older adults are generally good at judging their capacity for handling their finances, but cognitive impairment degrades that skill. Proactive planning can help protect them from fraud.

Just one unlocked firearm may undo the protective effect of securing all other firearms in the home.

Current treatments for alcohol abuse are limited in their effectiveness and come with side effects. Precisely targeting the neurons involved in binge drinking could lead to better options.

As NASA rolls out more powerful telescopes in the future, scientists will need a way to determine where to point them. A new approach could help.

Children of these parents are more likely to have mental health issues − and ultimately suffer from substance use disorder themselves.