Alzheimer’s disease may be caused by the abnormal build-up of a protein in the gut that gradually spreads to the brain, according to research in mice.
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A 36-year-old man in Brazil has seemingly cleared an HIV infection—making him the proof of principle in humans of a novel drug strategy designed to flush the AIDS virus out of all of its reservoirs in the body
The NIST Mass Spectral Library has expanded to include new human and plant metabolites, variants of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs.
‘We are seeing the end of coal,’ says analyst as energy source with biggest impact on climate crisis falls for sixth year in a row
Three studies identify unintended consequences of gene editing in human embryos, including large deletions and reshuffling of DNA.
Three studies showing large DNA deletions and reshuffling heighten safety concerns about heritable genome editing.
On any given day, hospitals across the United States burn through some 16,500 liters (35,000 pints) of donated blood for emergency surgeries, scheduled operations, and routine transfusions.
Diabetes is a global health issue affecting millions. In 2014, there were 422 million diabetics, compared to 108 million in 1989.
When they encounter nutrient oases in the marine desert, marine bacteria release a gas involved in climate regulation.
First use of gene drive to control a pathogen in plants.