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Treating blinding retinal disorders by delivering healthy, stem cell-derived photoreceptor cells could be aided by a cocktail of immunosuppressive drugs that enables the cells to integrate with the retina.

Researchers have identified a protein that displays pathological characteristics at an early stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Mathematical models of the switch between behaviors (running to stopping) have helped researchers unpick the neurological pathways behind the process.

A novel bioremediation technology for cleaning up per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, chemical pollutants that threaten human health and ecosystem sustainability, has been developed.

Researchers were surprised to find bacterial colonies might go to the extent of harming themselves just to get rid of freeloaders.

The herpes virus that causes cold sores has been sequenced from remains dating from the 6-7th century and older, indicating that cold sores became more prevalent as kissing became more common in the Bronze Age.

New evidence from Antarctica shows that toxic "fluorinated forever chemicals" have increased markedly in the remote environment in recent decades and scientists believe CFC-replacements could be among likely sources.

Scientists have developed a water purification system that can be tailored to fit the water remediation needs of communities of different sizes and economic backgrounds across the globe.

Researchers have discovered a gut bacterial ‘super-producer’ of histamine that can cause pain flare-ups in some patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

According to research, the damaging effects of daily, lifelong exposure to the blue light emanating from phones, computers and household fixtures worsen as a person ages.