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A new human genomics study led by Yale scientists has identified genetic risk factors for opioid use disorder (OUD) and related substance use disorders according to a new large-scale genome-wide association study – increasing the number of risk genes known from 1 to 19.

The dynamic dance between nutrients, microbes and their chemical products is well documented in dogs and other mammals, but until now, scientists were only guessing at the timeframe for microbial turnover.

Scientists have identified a gene that enhances plant protection against fungi, bacteria and adverse environmental factors.

The mechanisms of centromere distribution have been a mystery since the 1800's, but a team of researchers has thrown new light on how centromeres are configured in the nucleus.

People who had previously been eating the least amount of fiber showed the greatest benefit from dietary fiber supplements, regardless of which ones they consumed.

Genetic mutations which cause a debilitating hereditary kidney disease affecting children and young adults have been fixed in patient-derived kidney cells using a potentially game-changing DNA repair-kit. The advance, developed by University of Bristol scientists, is published in Nucleic Acids Research.

A nanoscale robot made entirely of DNA has been designed to apply force within cells, giving researchers an insight into how mechanical force regulates cellular processes.

New research has found that glyphosate – a common herbicide – can cross the blood–brain barrier and promote neuroinflammation, potentially contributing to Alzheimer's disease progression.

The herpes virus that causes cold sores has been sequenced from remains dating from the 6-7th century and older, indicating that cold sores became more prevalent as kissing became more common in the Bronze Age.

A study suggests that epigenetic age acceleration is associated with lower odds of living to be 90 years old and also being physically mobile and having intact mental function.