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New research shows that bilateral neuroblastoma cancers can arise independently from each other, rather than having metastasized from one site to another. This finding has important implications for understanding the origins of neuroblastoma and could help the development of more efficacious treatments.

Researchers have discovered how SARS-CoV-2 can block the ability of host cells to produce protective proteins, including immune molecules, contributing to severe illness in its host, without hindering its own ability to replicate.

Researchers outline how they used the rich soils of Hawaii to study the critical movement of phosphorous through the environment. By better understanding the amount and type of phosphorus in the soil, they can help crops become more successful and maintain the health of our ecosystems for years to come.

Researchers have discovered therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease by studying patients’ brain tissue using a novel approach.

A research team has identified a key marker that will help speed effective vaccine designs for cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Metal pollution from historic mining appears to be weakening scallop shells and threatening marine ecosystems in an area off the coast of the Isle of Man, a major new study suggests.

Immunotherapy for stomach cancer may work better if it is administered to the patient sooner, in the earlier stages of disease, and in combination with standard chemotherapy, a new study suggests.

In a study published in Nature Communications, scientists tested whether the gene responsible for the production of a protein known as Protrudin could stimulate the regeneration of nerve cells and protect them from cell death after an injury.

Denmark has announced it will cull up to 17 million minks as a preventative measure, following reports that a SARS-CoV-2 mutation in the animal has spread to humans. The scientific community is asking for more information.

Scientists have created a molecular tagging system that utilizes synthetic DNA strands to create a "molbit" barcode that is readable within seconds.