Science Saturday

Somatic mutations naturally occur in cells throughout human development and during aging. However, it has yet to be determined whether the frequency of somatic mutations ...

Integrative medicine combines conventional Western medicine with complementary and alternative treatments that have been researched and proven to be safe and effective in healing. Integrative ...

Genomic testing results evaluated by a team of Mayo Clinic researchers, coupled with the latest research techniques, provided a definitive diagnosis for 30.7% of families ...

Vulnerability to heart disease can be projected before symptoms occur, Mayo Clinic discovered in preclinical research. This proof-of-concept study revealed that heart muscle changes indicate who is ...

Like pilots who use simulators to practice and prepare for real-life flight scenarios, Mayo Clinic doctors are using simulators to prepare for serious and complex ...

Alejandro Mirazo (right) with his family. (Photo courtesy of the Mirazo family) Alejandro Mirazo, 56, never imagined his genetic test results would reveal a hereditary link ...

Severe damage to the brachial plexus­ — the group of nerves that control the movements of your hands, arms and wrists­­­ — can leave your entire ...

LA CROSSE, Wis. ― Neck pain is a common issue that affects most adults. It can make driving a vehicle, performing computer work and taking ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have found that using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to analyze patterns of changes in women who are in labor ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that ...

Over one-third of people diagnosed with major depressive disorder don't respond sufficiently to specific antidepressant treatments. As a result, often patients need to try different options until they find ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — More than 55 million people worldwide are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Ronald Petersen, M.D., a neurologist and ...