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The central idea of a new strategy by scientists who seek to avoid gene-editing errors involves fine-tuning specific CRISPR-base editing strategies in advance.

Researchers investigated the mechanism by which dietary palmitic acid, found in palm oil, favors tumor expansion.

A research team has shown that close connections, "tight junctions", between cells play an important role in cell movement.

Which genes control the defining features that make us look as we do? Revisiting a three-decade-old McGinnis experiment has led to clues on the fundamental development of anatomical appearance.

By mixing a polymer with protein, researchers have created membraneless droplets that can mimic the molecular properties of how molecules move in the cell.

Researchers have discovered how drugs can affect various membrane-spanning proteins in addition to their intended target, potentially causing unwanted side effects.

Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer are just some of the disorders associated with specific genes not “turning on” and “turning off” as they should. Using new CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology, researchers have described a new technique that can potentially be used to explore novel ways of treating diseases associated with dysregulation in DNA methylation.

Researchers have found that neutrophils play a role in impaired T cell functions and counts, as well as the associated chronic inflammation common with HIV.

New understanding of how intestinal bacteria communicate with the body will help to improve understanding of the influence of intestinal bacteria on diseases and could support the development of innovative forms of drug or vaccine delivery.

Altered function of the red blood cells leads to vascular damage in type 2 diabetes. Results from a new study in cells from patients with type 2 diabetes and mice show that this effect is caused by low levels of an important molecule in the red blood cells.