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Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be.

Cells used to produce lab-grown beef have been engineered to produce their own growth factors, which could cut production costs.

Mutations in many different genes can cause albinism, due to the complex nature of melanin pigment synthesis and metabolism. Researchers have identified these genes in Wels catfish.

A study involving the University of Granada (UGR) and published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology has shown that sclerostin plays a protective role against the development of atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Exposure to toxic heavy metals can lead to various harmful effects on the body. New research suggests middle-aged women in particular may face heightened risks.

Researchers have "hacked" DNA to develop self-assembling metallic and semiconductor 3D nanostructures, the building blocks for next-generation materials.

A new Cell Reports paper from Bing Yao’s lab in Emory’s Department of Human Genetics provides insights into mechanisms underlying several neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and Alzheimer’s.

Researchers from IRB Barcelona describe a mechanism by which senescent cells generated by chemotherapy survive inside tumours. A new immunotherapy in animal models eliminates these senescent cells and improves the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

The details of many immune defense mechanisms are still unknown, but a new study sheds light on one such mechanism. Researchers describe exactly how GBP1 proteins render bacteria harmless by encapsulating them.

People suffering from Long COVID or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) could benefit from a coordinated treatment strategy, a new University of Otago study has found.