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Carriers of a certain variant of the STING gene are at greater risk of invasive streptococcal infections, particularly if they encounter the bacterial strains that have increased in the western world since the 1980s.

New research reveals that the Hirota people, who lived in Japan during the middle of the first millennium, practiced cranial modification – a process where the skulls of infants and young children are bound, warping them out of shape.

A study has described how a gene mutation linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disrupts the stability of neurons and “chokes off” their nuclei, impairing their function, and suggests that an anti-cancer drug could improve stability in lab models.

Scientists reanalyzed the genome of “Ötzi”, one of the oldest human glacier mummies. Their data reveals new, “surprising” insights into his ancestry and physical characteristics, including the fact he was likely bald and had a “healthy” lifestyle.

Researchers have developed a new catalyst coating for lampshades that can take the heat generated by lightbulbs and use it to break down harmful indoor air pollutants.

Sourdough breads have been baked for thousands of years. Sourdough’s simple recipe, which can be tweaked to produce a deep flavor profile, became a staple of thousands of lockdown kitchens. Now, a new analysis of the interior of the bread has revealed the factors that give sourdough its unique taste.

Researchers have uncovered the neural architecture governing the learning processes of the enigmatic Octopus vulgaris. The research presents a promising model for studying memory networks.

A research team has recently made a significant advancement in spinal cord injury treatment by using genetically modified human neural stem cells.

New cancer drugs are being launched rapidly before their long-term effectiveness for patients can be evaluated. A new study suggests that there is still a lack of evidence for many new cancer drugs, even several years after their launch.

Research reveals detailed maps of how drugs are transformed in the body, how their levels change over time and how these changes are directly related to the body's biochemical responses.