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The chromosomes of the Aedes aegypti organize as fluid-yet-oriented “liquid crystals,” different from all other species, according to new research.

New research indicates that inactive X chromosomes likely have underappreciated roles in sex differences in health and disease.

Microexon splicing is prevalent in pancreatic islets, tissues that host beta cells which make the hormone insulin.

Eating too much salt is not only bad for our blood pressure and cardiovascular system, but can also adversely impact the energy supply of immune cells, rendering them temporarily dysfunctional.

Researchers have unlocked one of the secrets as to why some forms of Strep A are associated with severe invasive infection.

A new blood test developed by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) can detect prostate cancer with 94% accuracy.

Researchers reveal an incredibly detailed genetic map of two species, green and leatherback turtles, which is packed with surprises that might hold the key to their survival in a rapidly changing world.

Researchers have identified tiny organisms that not only survive but thrive during the first year after a wildfire. The findings could help bring land back to life after fires that are increasing in both size and severity.

Most endangered river species are difficult to detect and study due to lack of data on their habitat. Scientists have developed a new quantitative analysis technique, based on eDNA analysis, to record the presence of the endangered bitterling fish.

Researchers have shown that epigenetic editing of the cassava plant lessens the symptoms of bacterial blight, potentially improving cassava yield for farmers.