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Crystalline forms of cholesterol (blue) in a liver cell (purple), imaged using a scanning electron microscope.Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo LibraryA…

Cell-free DNA released into circulation reveals disease processes and pathogens behind sepsis.Image credit: © iStock, solarsevenWhen cells in the body die,…

Credit: Simon PradesThe study of ageing has shifted from a niche pursuit to a major area of research. Over the…

The link between a sedentary lifestyle and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease is becoming clearer.Being active benefits your sleep,…

Credit: PeopleImages/Getty Images Women who experience hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have significantly increased risk of developing serious heart disease or…

Credit: Nanoclustering / Science Photo Library / Getty Images The process of variable translation of mRNAs through alternative start codon…

Chronic exposure to noise levels as loud as those in a busy restaurant led to Parkinson’s disease-like characteristics in mice.Image…

For years, major medical organizations like the American Heart Association have recommended aiming to get at least 150 minutes of…

All cells, from bacteria to mammalian cells, produce extracellular vesicles—tiny membrane-enclosed packages of bioactive cargo.1 Until relatively recently, scientists believed…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnostics are entering a transformative phase, marked by the rise of blood-based biomarkers and artificial intelligence (AI).…