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WEHI researchers have discovered how dormant Toxoplasma parasites in the brain manipulate their host cells to ensure their own survival.

Study reveals new insights into one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease – amyloid plaques – by looking at the brains of identical and non-identical twins.

Researchers have observed that cells that complete a phenotypic change, called epithelial to mesenchymal transition, can significantly increase the likelihood that a cancerous tumor will metastasize.

The cannabis crop’s natural ability to accumulate heavy metal elements from the soil can pose a threat to the health of consumers, according to a new scientific review.

In a new paper published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, researchers describe a breakthrough using CRISPR-Cas9, a tool that has transformed molecular biological research, but whose use in the study of adipose tissue had been elusive.

Breakthrough infections greatly enhance the immune response to variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a newly published study.

Recently developed X-ray synchrotron methods have helped chemists understand how certain bacteria turn light into chemical energy.

New estimates can help to reveal the dangers of specific chemicals and inform policies to reduce the impact of air pollution on human health.

Researchers have detected a broad range of emerging synthetic antioxidants in dust from e-waste recycling workshops, possibly posing risks for the workers inside.

Researchers have reported that measuring the conductivity of distillates allowed them to identify the best conditions for producing apple spirits with the most desirable quality and taste.