Research in Dr. Schafer's Brain and Systemic Aging Lab at Mayo Clinic focuses on how aging changes cell identities, tissue composition, and brain health and function.

New study reveals how a DNA regulatory switch controls stem cell function, enabling the production of blood cells and ...

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease in which your immune system attacks your central nervous system, including your brain, spinal cord, and optic ...

A wound can leave a lasting imprint—even after it has healed. A new study in Current Biology finds that past injuries can ...