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New research describes how the human thymus generates the list of friendly proteins that T cells should not attack.

University of Bristol research could lead to better detection of the most common type of malignant brain cancer.

The genetic mutation that leads to hereditary hemochromatosis – a condition where the body absorbs too much iron – also causes iron build-up in the brain, increasing the risk of movement disorders.

Researchers have described the way an enzyme called Polα-primase interacts with proteins to maintain telomeres, the protective caps at the end of chromosomes.

Microbiome-related metabolites like TMAO, as well as blood sugar and general inflammation, appear more important than blood cholesterol or blood pressure in mediating heart disease risk associated with meat intake.

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.

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.

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.

A novel bioremediation technology for cleaning up per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, chemical pollutants that threaten human health and ecosystem sustainability, has been developed.

A diet high in sugar and fat such as burgers, fries and fizzy drinks can negatively affect a new mother’s breast milk and baby’s health even before the child is conceived.