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Researchers show that crows’ and ravens’ incredible ability to rapidly expand and diversify across the planet was driven by a specific combination of traits.

Salk scientists report in the journal Gastroenterology that a protein known as estrogen-related receptor gamma (ERR ɣ) is critical for preventing pancreatic auto-digestion in mice.

Scientists have examined the prevalence of a bacterial organism that causes food poisoning in foods from retail stores, finding genetic material in 13.9% of the tested chicken samples.

Researchers from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) are exploring the possibility of personalized treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia by regulating the expression of a gene known for its “anti-cancer” properties.

A recent review has highlighted the roles of the metabolome and the eposome in cancer development, encouraging researchers to view cancer through a multiomics lens.

Scientists and clinicians from the University of Cambridge – supported by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) – have conducted the largest whole-genome sequencing analysis of cancer tumors to date.

Researchers have defined 11 subsets of cells found in the esophagus of mice, information that could potentially help clinicians diagnose or treat certain types of cancer.

Genomic data from half a million people have been used to identify Alzheimer's-related genetic variations, doubling the number of known Alzheimer's-related genes.

An international consortium of scientists has launched a new effort to create a reference genome that captures the genetic diversity of all the peoples of the world.

Scientists have discovered that the cellular balance of lipid droplets can impact the recycling of damaged mitochondria.