Human Body

Genetically engineered protein responds remotely to red light.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Common ear infection drugs trigger bacteria to build defenses.
Patricia Waldron, Contributor
People with more education are more likely to be nearsighted.
Patricia Waldron, Contributor
Positive moral stories make children more likely to tell the truth.
Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Contributor
What happens at high altitude may help patients in the ICU.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Researchers are studying sports and things that would seem not to apply to sports at all.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Sports scientists could help musicians and other artists endure the stresses of their craft.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Four researchers came together to discuss what it takes for top athletes to run a marathon in under 2 hours.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Young children need more detailed sound information, new study finds.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Recent analysis shows women's menstrual cycles may not affect their mate preferences.
Cynthia McKelvey, Contributor
Eye-tracking rig confirms that players must watch the ball to catch it.
Jessica Orwig, Contributor
A new algorithm can track influenza in the U.S. in real time.
Cynthia McKelvey, Contributor