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The discovery of molecular signatures of the incurable eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, could improve diagnosis and treatment.

Researchers from Oxford Population Health have published results from a new genetic-based analysis which suggest that alcohol directly accelerates aging by damaging DNA in telomeres.

Scientists have uncovered the crucial mechanisms for the entry of parainfluenza viruses into the host’s cells. This discovery can contribute to uncovering ways to inhibit entrance and prevent infection.

Researchers have pinpointed the region of the human brain responsible for communicating with the motor system and controlling movement.

New research has uncovered new details about the variety of social personalities of Reef Manta Rays.

An epigenetic inhibitor has shown remarkable effects in activating the immune system, priming ovarian cancer patients for immunotherapy treatment.

A study of 29 European lakes has found that some naturally-occurring lake bacteria grow faster and more efficiently on the remains of plastic bags than on natural matter like leaves and twigs.

An intricate "postal system" within our cells – complete with "postal clerks" – ensures that RNA gets where it needs to, when it needs to get there.

Scientist shave shown that an accumulation of heat in the deeper Labrador Sea caused instabilities in the Laurentide Ice Sheet, which covered much of North America at the time, triggering extreme cooling events.

Researchers have developed a trace gas sensor with an all-fiber configuration for simultaneous multi-species detection.