Sequencing a patient's entire genome to discover the source of his or her disease is not routine, but geneticists are getting close. A case report shows how researchers can combine a simple blood test with an "executive summary" scan of the genome to diagnose a severe glycosylation disorder.

Newly divorced middle aged women are more vulnerable to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to new research, because they tend to let their guard down with new sexual partners and avoid using protection since they are not afraid of getting pregnant.

One of the big mysteries in biology is why cells age. Now scientists report that they have discovered a weakness in a component of brain cells that may explain how the aging process occurs in the brain.

They're tantalizingly close, but other groups may beat them.

Schoolgirls in New York have developed a mysterious tic that seems contagious.

The latest Google Ocean update is the most accurate view of the sea floor yet.

A new study based on data collected over the last 100 years shows that many of the species unique to the Andes-Amazon basin of Peru and Bolivia lack vital national-level protection.

Analysis of two large, mysterious objects spotted on the sea floor.

Is it better for teams to punt or kick a field goal, or just go for it?

Chips, wings, cookies, pretzels, popcorn... Americans will spend more than one billion dollars on snacks just for the Super Bowl.

Super Bowls are economically questionable for host cities but seem good for residents' psyches.

Antarctica holds a cornucopia of fantastic life forms, geologic wonders and atmospheric conditions for scientists to study.