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A new study has investigated differences between the brains of Japanese classical musicians, Western classical musicians and nonmusicians.

Scientists and historians have pieced together the genomes of old viruses that were used as vaccination strains during and after the American Civil War ultimately leading to the eradication of smallpox.

Scientists have developed a new way to fortify shellfish to tackle human nutrient deficiencies which cause severe health problems across the world. The team is now working with major seafood manufacturers to further test their microencapsulation technology, or “Vitamin Bullets”.

Scientists investigating the absorption of microplastics into the muscle of European sea bass have found that only an extremely small percentage were absorbed.

Bacterial organelles involved in gene expression have been discovered, suggesting that bacteria may not be as simple as once thought. This finding could offer new targets for the development of new antibiotics.

Researchers used silicone wristbands to examine the extent of chemical exposure among a small group of children in Montevideo, Uruguay.

A team of researchers has shown that the blood protein vitronectin is a promising drug target for dry age-related macular degeneration.

Scientists studied the protein composition of milk samples with different coagulation properties, essential to the cheese manufacturing process, to learn more about why only some milk coagulates with rennet.

By manipulating ultracold molecules mid-chemical reaction, researchers have cracked a molecular disappearing act.

New modeling suggests that delays in patients presenting and being referred with suspected cancer by their doctor, and resulting bottlenecks in diagnostic testing, are likely to have had a significant adverse effect on patient survival.