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Response to infection in birds from chickens to crows points to biological factors linked to disease resistance.

Fingerprint formation is initiated by a specialised molecular process, influenced by the anatomy of the developing hand, research shows. 

Detailed analysis of shellfish species points to heritable factors linked to shell colour and markings.

A diet containing lots of salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, a new study shows.

Studies involving sheep demonstrate potential benefits of enzyme replacement therapy for neurological disease with no cure.

Scientists determine processes by which metformin therapy can protect against calcification of cells in blood vessel walls.

A drug typically used to treat enlarged prostates and high blood pressure has shown promise as a potential new therapy for motor neuron disease, according to a new study.

The fight against a devastating lung condition in newborn babies could be helped by the discovery that it is caused by a deficiency in a particular protein.

Understanding the natural process that limits the impact of neurodegenerative conditions could help develop therapies.

Early diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients could be helped by new imaging technology that sheds light on the effectiveness of immunotherapy drugs.