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Researchers have discovered how impaired metabolism, caused by mutations in an enzyme, provokes deadly neuroendocrine tumors in the adrenal glands.

Whole genome sequencing of a family with diabetes and kidney disease has revealed an inherited gene mutation that drives the onset of type 2 diabetes and could contribute to kidney disease.

A novel peptide augments the brain’s natural mechanism to help prevent seizures and protect neurons in research models of both Alzheimer’s and epilepsy, scientists report.

Researchers have reached a comprehensive understanding of the essential cellular quality control process that enables killer T cells to recognize virus-infected cells reliably.

Spider silk proteins have been fused to biologically active proteins and incorporated into an injectable gel that could be used as a drug delivery system.

A new study shows that chemicals lingering in indoor spaces where smoking took place put the whole household at risk.

Researchers have developed new adsorption technology that can remove mercury from contaminated water.

Certain food proteins can cause white blood cells in the immune system, T-helper cells, to become dysfunctional, suppressing food intolerance.

Researchers have identified 12 marine species, ranging from oysters to sea turtles, that could be used as bioindicators of plastic pollution.

A new study offers further clues about what happened to the Mediterranean during a tumultuous period that likely included the most catastrophic flooding event in Earth's recorded history.