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By combing through genomic data of over 1 million people, scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless of the substance being used.

Genome mining has revealed a new class of ribosomal peptide that has two amino termini and "interesting bioactivities", including hemolytic activity.

The ice sheet in Queen Maud Land in East Antarctica is not stable. Large amounts of ice have melted in the past, most recently around 5,000 years ago, evidence suggests.

Researchers investigated whether serotonin could affect sensory processing at an early stage in the visual processing hierarchy, and whether such actions can lead to selective relaying of information regarding certain visual features more than others.

Following traumatic brain injury in mice, the brain’s immune system cells’ internal recycling function slowed dramatically, allowing waste products to build up and interfere with recovery from injury.

"Chatter" between bacteria in a biofilm helps colonies to scavenge food and defend against threats like antibiotics. New research has shown that these signals are affected by the structure of the surface the bacteria are on.

A landmark discovery linking iron regulation to polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer, has led to clinical trials of a potential new treatment for patients with the incurable disease.

Researchers have discovered that a chemically modified version of a small RNA could be used as a potential therapeutic to prevent colorectal cancer in the future.

A 3D bioprinter has been developed for cancer research – it can print mini tumors on which researchers can test potential immunotherapy treatments.

Researchers have successfully bulk-produced fat tissue in the lab that has a similar texture and make-up to naturally occurring fats from animals and could be applied to the production of cultured meat, giving it a more realistic texture and flavor.