Organoids have transformed biomedical research by giving scientists miniature versions of human organs to study in the lab.

In October 2025, Eric Dane found himself back on the set of a medical drama. For six seasons on Grey’s Anatomy, the San Francisco-born star had made hearts race as a doctor dubbed “McSteamy”. This ...

TRIBUTE: The Californian actor, who has died at age 53, never shied away from speaking out about his ALS diagnosis. Kevin E G Perry looks back at how he used a guest appearance on ‘Brilliant Minds’ ...

Actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan (“McSteamy”) on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” has died at the age of 53.

The Wiley Foundation honored research into connectomes — detailed atlases of the brain that map out thousands of neurons and the millions of connection between them.

aDepartment of Hematology, Centre for Leading Medicine and Advanced Technologies of Institute of Health and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, ...

cDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-Sayama, Japan dDepartment of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, Osaka, Japan ...

Researchers have discovered that pain-sensing nerve cells survive by importing mitochondria directly from nearby support cells. Disrupting that transfer causes neurons to misfire and deteriorate, ...

Tumours boost their own growth by attracting and then commandeering nearby sensory nerves, a study finds. By ‘plugging into’ tumour cells, these nerves can send a signal to the brain that subdues the ...

Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered a path between the brain and the immune system that could potentially lead to new ways to ease heart attacks. They showed that ...