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Exploitation of wildlife by humans through hunting, trade, habitat degradation and urbanization, many of which also drive wildlife population declines, facilitates close contact between wildlife and humans. This increases the risk of virus spillover - the transmission of animal viruses to humans.

A team of researchers has used a protein called interleukin(IL)-27, which has shown promise in reducing tumor growth and helping stop cancer from spreading in the body.

The new genome editing system can enhance the efficiency of an error-free DNA repair pathway, which could help improve agronomic traits in multiple crops.

A commonly expressed protein in skin can directly activate itch-associated neurons in the skin, according to new research.

A team has found that creating new blood vessels for tumors in lymph nodes is a different process than for tumors in other parts of the body. This could pave the way to more effective treatment targets to slow tumor growth for lymphoma patients.

Researchers have reported finding a substantial collection of genes for metabolic cycles — a defining characteristic of cellular life — in a wide range of “giant viruses.”

Scientists from Sanford Burnham Prebys have discovered a novel way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by disrupting their pH equilibrium.

By deciphering the role of the FKBP10 protein, expressed in tumor cells of specific cancers, such as lung and colon cancers, but not in healthy cells, scientists have identified an innovative therapeutic target.

A disease-detecting “precision health” toilet can sense multiple signs of illness through automated urine and stool analysis, a new Stanford study reports.

A robotic testing platform developed in just nine days by UK DRI researchers could substantially increase the UK’s capacity to test people for coronavirus.