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Scientists discovered a link between copper regulation and neurodegeneration, using the worm gene swip-10. Their findings suggest that restoring copper balance could offer new treatments for disorders ...

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections often occur in patients with chronic inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and in patients who have taken antibiotics for a ...

Syphilis cases have surged worldwide, leaving public health officials scrounging for ways to stop the spread. Now, a large, collaborative study of syphilis genetics from four continents has found ...

If ramen noodle products were recalled due to deadly bacteria, federal health officials would post notices on their websites.

Earth have a huge role in achieving a sustainable future for the planet, an international team of scientists, including ...

Breastfeeding through the first year of infants' lives can lower their risk of asthma by colonizing their bodies with a ...

One of this year's coveted Lasker Awards has gone to Zhijian "James" Chen, a scientist behind a key immune-system discovery.

When talking about studies involving biodiversity and microbiomes, much is known about the bacteria that inhabit environmental and clinical samples. However, there is a world beyond prokaryotes that ...

Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system, often leading to painful symptoms ...

Nearly half a million Americans received an unpleasant surprise this summer, according to insurance billing data: a new ...

Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier ...