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Researchers have used advanced microscopy techniques to visualize the machinery that the mitochondria use to form their proteins.

Researchers identified 34 novel genes for further study as potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of endocrine-resistant breast cancer and triple-negative breast cancer.

A root cause of an age-related lung disease has been identified, revealing that zinc treatment could improve survival for those with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

A study by University of Michigan researchers is challenging the previous view that "silent" gene mutations are neutral, instead revealing they are likely to be harmful.

A research team has discovered that a “subtle change” in the structure of sugars that attach to antibodies during pregnancy enables their protection against a wider variety of pathogens.

A new study has explored how genetic factors influence immune cells and cytokine production and how this links to susceptibility to type 1 diabetes.

Using a custom-wired electrode, researchers have demonstrated that systolic blood pressure can be lowered 10% in one hour and 16% two hours after nerve stimulation.

An in vitro stem cell model has been used to map disease risk alleles for psychiatric conditions such as autism and schizophrenia.

Scientists have demonstrated how some fast-growing bacteria can resist treatment with antibiotics.

According to research, genetic changes that accumulate slowly in blood stem cells throughout life are likely to be responsible for the dramatic change in blood production after the age of 70.