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In a new study, researchers have produced the most detailed and comprehensive human Heart Cell Atlas to date, including the specialised tissue of the cardiac conduction system – where the heartbeat originates.

Researchers have identified mutations that predispose patients to a rare hereditary syndrome that increases kidney cancer risk, which could be a drug target for the condition.

The family, wing length and wing colour of tropical butterflies all influence their ability to withstand rising temperatures, according to a new study. Researchers believe this could help identify species whose survival is under threat from climate change.

Researchers have identified a promising target that may assist in the development of new solutions for tumor resistance to targeted cancer therapies.

A new study suggests that eye drops developed by Columbia University researchers could be a more effective–and comfortable–therapy for a common eye disease currently treated with injections into the eye.

Results from a new Phase 2 clinical trial show that a combination of targeted drugs led to a median 91% shrinkage of a rare type of brain tumor – papillary craniopharyngioma (PCP) – in a small study of 16 participants.

A new on-site study of portraits decorating the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs has revealed instances where designs were painted over and altered, possibly during subsequent Egyptian dynasties.

Circular DNA, thought to be an accidental byproduct, is borrowing the cell’s DNA repair mechanisms to copy itself.

Immune system recognition of allergens and pathogens in the environment allows the brain to take defensive measures, such as avoidance.

A new study explains how basic cellular structures common to most life forms collaborate to fuel growth in a model plant organism. The findings could shed light on corresponding mechanisms in human cells.