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A new study pinpoints how mutations in a protein involved in neuronal development can contribute to microcephaly, which causes abnormal brain development.

Researchers reveal that the Snhg11 gene is critical for the function and formation of neurons in the hippocampus. Experiments with mice and human tissues revealed the gene is less active in brains with Down syndrome.

Researchers reported the first large-scale study characterizing the proteomics and phosphoproteomics of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) clinical cohorts, providing a comprehensive picture of the proteogenomics landscape of SCLC.

Researchers have discovered genetic similarities between common brain tumors in humans and dogs, opening the door for collaborations between human and animal medicine.

A chemical compound essential to all living things has been synthesized in a lab in conditions that could have occurred on early Earth, suggesting it played a role at the outset of life, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

For a long time, it has been thought that a baby’s immune system is far weaker than that of an adult due to limited pathogen exposure. However, a recent paper, published in Science Immunology, has questioned these beliefs.

In a new study, resesarchers unveil pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson's disease, presenting new hope for patients battling the severely debilitating disorder.

New research has added more detail to the picture of ribosomal recycling and regeneration at the endoplasmic reticulum.

A new study by Flinders University calculated just how challenging it is for adults to sleep the recommended 7-9 hours per night. Only 31% of people sleep 7-9 hours for five or more nights per week.

La Trobe University researchers have identified a protein that is integral to gut health, providing an important lead in the search for a treatment for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).