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"We are just beginning to see the tip of the iceberg in terms of identifying the mechanisms through which bacteria evolved to keep us healthy. It should inspire awe in all of us.”

Inhibiting an enzyme called cyclic GMP-AMP synthase could stop an unwanted cascade of cellular signaling events that occurs during autoimmune diseases.

Seasonal allergies to different types of grass or tree pollen are more common in people with anxiety disorders, while patients with depression are more likely to suffer from perennial allergies triggered by allergens such as animal hair.

Concentrations of antibiotics found in some of the world’s rivers exceed "safe" levels by up to 300 times, the first ever global study has discovered.

Understanding what is going through people's minds after a heart attack is important, as the time it takes for patients to interpret and respond to symptoms is the main reason for their delays in getting the care they need. Hopefully, a better understanding will lead to better public education, and a reduction in patient delays.

Aging adults often show signs of slowing when it comes to managing their finances. These changes happen even in adults who are cognitively healthy. But trouble managing money can also be a harbinger of dementia and, according to new research, could be correlated to the amount of protein deposits built up in the brain.

A genome-wide association study has identified five new genetic risk loci that can pass on risk for harmful alcohol use from parents to children, and confirmed one previously identified risk locus.

Research finds that people with substance-use problems who read a message describing addiction as a disease are less likely to report wanting to engage in effective therapies, compared to those who read a message that addiction behaviors are subject to change.

Researchers are studying the effects of environmental toxins and elevated water temperatures on fish fertilization, as well as the role of microplastics in the food chain of fish.

Prostate cancer cells develop the ability to mimic bone-forming cells called osteoblasts, enabling them to proliferate in the bone microenvironment –researchers describe how in a new study.