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In a world first international study led by Monash University researchers in Australia, the genetic markers for people with diabetes at risk of developing kidney disease have been identified.

Nail polish dryers that use UV light to cure gel manicures have been shown to damage DNA and cause cell death in cell lines, after just 20 minutes of exposure.

Gene drives designed for mosquitoes have the potential to curb the spread of malarial infections that cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. A new system for testing and developing gene drives in the laboratory and safely converting them into tools for potential real-world applications has been developed.

The "admissions process" for B cells entering germinal centers to mature during virus infection changes over time. New research has identified why this is.

A new study of domestic and hospital drinking water systems found Legionella in 41% of samples – with researchers making a key connection between the pathogen’s co-existence with a "host" microorganism in all samples tested.

A study of 37 Tibetan Buddhist monks suggests that long-term, deep meditation could positively affect the gut microbiome. The research is published in General Psychiatry.

By analyzing human accelerated regions, parts of the genome with an unexpected amount of variations that set humans apart from other primates, researchers have discovered that many of the changes that accumulated during human evolution had opposing effects from each other.

A new study has highlighted the importance of social support to reduce the risk of developing depression symptoms, especially for those with a higher genetic risk of depression.

Why do cells, and by extension humans, age? The answer may have a lot to do with mitochondria, the organelles that supply cells with energy. Though that idea is not new, direct evidence in human cells had been lacking. Until now.

Scientists have used paleogenomics to trace 10,000 years of human immune system evolution. They analyzed the genomes of more than 2,800 individuals who lived in Europe over the past ten millennia.