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A new study led by the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center combined single-cell RNA sequencing with two other investigative techniques to create a network of interactions that suppress the body's immune response in and around pancreatic tumors.

A new USC-led study suggests a change to the developmental story of the pituitary gland. Researchers now present evidence that, in some vertebrates, the endoderm also forms part of the pituitary's front lobe -- an idea that has been the subject of scientific controversy dating back more than 100 years.

A team explored the eating habits of the fringe-lipped bat (Trachops cirrhosus) by examining its poop at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI).

DNA variation in a gene called ROBO1 is associated with early anatomical differences in a brain region that plays a key role in quantity representation, potentially explaining how genetic variability might shape mathematical performance in children, according to a new study.

A new study describes a novel algorithm to compare the 3D genomes of cancer patients with that of a healthy reference.

University of Oregon biologists have used a model organism to identify molecular mechanisms that produce DNA damage in sperm and contribute to male infertility following exposure to heat.

A novel agent that targets a mutated form of the KRAS gene shrank tumors in most patients in a clinical trial with manageable side effects, researchers reported today.

A new study led by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers found a distinct DNA methylation signature in the cord blood of newborns who were eventually diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This signature mark spanned DNA regions and genes linked to early fetal neurodevelopment. The findings may hold clues for early diagnosis and intervention.

Old friends get together to relax, share meals, and trust and support each other. In the latter part of life, these friendships are highly valued. Recent research shows this happens in chimpanzees as well as humans.

The coronavirus, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, has one official name—SARS-CoV-2. But according to virologists, mutations lead to hundreds of genetically-distinct versions of the virus. Scientists at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have used these viral signatures to reveal transmission patterns, which show the effectiveness of early safety measure policies.