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Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain new insights that could help progress the search for new treatments in type 1 diabetes.

Researchers, using an experiment that elucidated the function of tens of thousands of noncoding variants, discovered a link between functional mutations and genes linked to cancer pathways, as well as indicators to predict cancer patient survival.

Findings from the largest genetic study of PTSD to date could help explain why only some people develop the condition after experiencing trauma.

The discovery of a new cell type responsible for vascular growth could allow for novel treatment strategies for some cardiovascular disease.

The formation of new species can be more complex than previously imagined, highlights a new study that shows an Amazonian butterfly is a result of hybrid speciation 200,000 years ago.

Prolonged droughts followed by sudden bursts of rainfall – how do desert soil bacteria manage to survive such harsh conditions? This long-debated question has now been answered by an ERC project.

A milestone study has identified that 50% of neonatal meningitis infections are caused by two types of E. coli, and has also revealed why some infections recur after treatment.

A group of researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine led an investigation that offers new insight into the development of the human forebrain.

A new study revealed that Alzheimer's disease starts earlier and progresses faster in people with Down syndrome, which could have important implications for their treatment and care.

Study shows that a mysterious plasmid that is highly prevalent in the human gastrointestinal tract could be used to identify faecal contamination and offer insights into the severity of intestinal diseases.