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New research suggests that people with elevated levels of the protein prostasin, which is mainly found in epithelial cells which line the surfaces and organs of the body, may be at higher risk of developing diabetes or dying from cancer.

The reduced firing of some neurons in the brain is a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease and a new study details how microglia contribute to the reduction of neural activity.

Researchers have developed a COVID-19 test that detects and identifies specific SARS-CoV-2 variants with 100% accuracy.

A study has revealed that certain areas of the brain are larger in moderately and highly active people, providing a protective effect against neurodegenerative diseases.

With the advent of rapid whole genome sequencing, children presenting with an intellectual disability or developmental delay are recommended to have their DNA sequenced to identify the underlying genetic cause.

According to a study, the genes involved in coronary heart disease appear to be the same across all major racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Analyzing the diversity of RNA transcripts in human tissues has enabled researchers to characterize how differences in genes and the environment manifest in the transcriptome.

University of Bristol research could lead to better detection of the most common type of malignant brain cancer.

The genetic mutation that leads to hereditary hemochromatosis – a condition where the body absorbs too much iron – also causes iron build-up in the brain, increasing the risk of movement disorders.

A wearable device has been designed that uses a computer algorithm to measure and interpret mental activity from electrodermal activity in the skin.