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Researchers have developed a biomaterial-based infection vaccine (ciVAX) that can reprogram the immune system to take action against pathogens.

Most studies show that our gut microbiome is primarily affected by our lifestyle, including what we eat or the medications we take, but a new study has found a much greater genetic component at play.

Researchers have provided an overview of sample preparation techniques and information on routine sample types that may be encountered in forensic toxicology cases.

A research team has uncovered potential novel treatment targets for Alzheimer's disease, as well as existing drugs that have therapeutic potential to be repurposed against these targets.

Evidence from an ancient ostrich eggshell has revealed that parts of the interior of South Africa that today are dry and sparsely populated, were once wetland and grassland 250,000 to 350,000 years ago.

A research group has identified seven potential repurposed drugs for COVID-19 treatment through virtual screening and cell-based assays.

A team of biologists and chemists has discovered unlikely drug candidates, for treating liver fibrosis and other pathologies, among pest control chemicals.

A study suggests that in case of bladder cancer, urine RNA could be a potentially useful diagnostic marker.

A pioneering cultivation strategy that recreates a mangrove environment in the lab has enabled identification of novel bacteria residing in Red Sea mangroves and will help improve understanding of mangrove ecosystem stability, resilience and sustainability.

Researchers have analyzed the concentration of various toxic elements in sushi and evaluated the risk of consuming them in infant, adolescent and adult populations.