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Neurodevelopmental disorders arising from rare genetic mutations can cause atypical cognitive function, intellectual disability, and developmental delays, yet it is unclear why and how this happens. Scientists suspected ...

One of the most extensively studied genes in cancer, TP53 is well known for its role as a tumor suppressor. Researchers have conducted the most comprehensive study of TP53 mutations to better understand the processes lea...

Researchers indicate that both genetic and environmental factors play significant roles in the onset of vitiligo, an autoimmune disease that results in the loss of color in blotches of skin.

Greater brand-brand competition alone will likely not lower list prices of brand-name drugs in the US, according to a new study.

A study of more than 2,300 adolescents underscores the pulmonary health benefits of physical activity.

Chemists develop selective agents to combat infectious diseases -- based on the structures of natural products.

Molecular mechanics in the skin of mice are driven by polarity genes, a team reports.

Building on a track record of developing adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors as a groundbreaking clinical tool for gene therapy and gene editing, researchers report a more sensitive method for capturing the footprint of...

The discovery of a new target for the blood-pressure medication propranolol may lead to the development of new and safer therapies for vascular diseases, according to new findings.

Many Vikings were descendants of people from outside Scandinavia who moved into the region before and during the Viking Age

Several screening tests for cervical cancer have been developed in recent years. One technique uses immunofluorescent staining to determine the levels of biomarkers to indicate a cell is undergoing HPV-related cancerous ...

Recent advances in solar cell technology use polycrystalline perovskite films as the active layer, with an increase to efficiency of as much as 24.2%. Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites are especially successful, and t...

Cigarette smoke can make MRSA bacterial strains more resistant to antibiotics, new research has shown.

The devastating consequences of the opioid crisis are far-reaching in the United States, impacting public health as well as social and economic welfare.

In a pilot study, researchers explored art-based mindfulness activities that schools could use to reduce headaches, a common side effect of stress in adolescent girls. After three weeks of twice-weekly mindfulness and ar...

Microbiologists have discovered that some pathogens depend on carbon monoxide to survive when other nutrients are not available.

A group of researchers drastically enhanced and sped up the way to skeletally diverse indole alkaloids, composed of the medicinally-relevant scaffolds. By leveraging computational and synthetic approaches, this group has...

A new research review highlighting the hidden costs of dementia suggests that traditional measures only show the 'tip of the iceberg' of the cost impact on society.

The current leading method to assess the presence of viruses and other biological markers of disease is effective but large and expensive. It is prohibitively difficult for use in many situations, especially due to certa...

As many as 40% of men report experiencing weight stigma, but little is known about how this stigma affects their health. This study found that men experiencing weight stigma have more depressive symptoms, are more likely...

Researchers have developed a gel that can be injected into the tissue lining the colon, forming a 'cushion' that makes it easier to remove precancerous polyps during a colonoscopy.

A new study found no significant difference in taste perceptions between participants of normal weight and those who were overweight. However, participants with obesity had initial taste perceptions that were greater tha...