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A study has found that people who carry a genetic variant linked to Alzheimer’s disease may begin to lose their sense of smell – a possible sign of future memory problems – earlier than those who do not have the variant.

In a breakthrough study shedding light on the intricate connection between gut health and inflammatory diseases, the Inflammatory Arthritis Microbiome Consortium has unveiled important findings.

Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make the liquid useful medicinally.

Biologists discovered that one virus has a key advantage: it can eavesdrop on the communication between bacteria.

Researchers used the gene editing technology to create melons with a shelf-life 14 days longer than that obtained previously. Such a technology might reduce food loss and waste and contribute to the sustainability of the global food system.

How high are concentrations of microplastics in the environment, in our drinking water or in foods? Researchers have developed an automated analysis method for the identification and quantification of particles.

Although rare, mucosal melanoma in humans has a low survival rate. It has been difficult to investigate due to a lack of similar cancers in animals for study.

Bandages infused with casein, a protein that occurs naturally in cow’s milk, significantly improved wound healing in rats compared to those in control groups, according to a new study by UCL researchers.

Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) conducted a study exploring the effects of menstrual cup use on vaginal infection, sexually transmitted infection (STI) occurrence and the vaginal microbiome.

Researchers have developed a way to make conductive, biodegradable wires from designed proteins. They say that these wires have the potential for use in biosensors to diagnose diseases and detect environmental pollutants.