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The identification of a protein that regulates nutrient and water uptake in plant roots could help develop climate-proof crops that require fewer chemical fertilizers.

Researchers from the University of Bergen (UiB) have uncovered that proteins use a common chemical label as a shield to protect them from degradation, which in turn affects motility and aging.

A blood test that identifies biomarkers linked to bipolar disorder could improve diagnosis of the condition, ensuring patients get the right treatment.

Inflammation is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the impact of diet on inflammation is an area of growing scientific interest.

Female chimpanzees in the wild can experience menopause and survival past their reproductive years in a similar way to humans, reports a new study in Science.

Scientists have long known that chloroplasts help plants turn the sun’s energy into food, but a new study shows that they are also essential for plant immunity to viral and bacterial pathogens.

Stanford researchers who previously pioneered a new kind of protein degradation have mapped out how the process works, which could lead to new drug therapies for diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer, and for rare childhood enzyme disorders.

Damage to the heart muscle usually leads to a permanent loss of function in adults. Scientists have now shown that a change in the energy metabolism of heart muscle cells enables heart regeneration.

A new study reveals biological mechanisms by which a specific strain of bacteria in the Wolbachia genus might enhance the fertility of the insects it infects.

Scientists have proven that engineered bacteria can lower blood pressure, a finding that opens new doors in the pursuit of harnessing our body’s own microbiome to treat hypertension.