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Researchers have discovered a family of enzymes that work to reduce IgG-mediated pathologies in diseases like myasthenia gravis. Findings show a specific enzyme was particularly effective in treating those diseases caused by overactive antibodies.

A Yale study explores how visual clutter influences perception, showing that its location affects information efficiency in the brain. It impacts the efficiency of neural communication in the primary visual cortex.

According to new research, adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage the disease and possibly discontinue medication.

Infectious keratitis – a leading cause of corneal blindness worldwide – diagnosis could be improved by using artificial intelligence, with deep learning models showing similar levels of accuracy in identifying infection.

At this year’s HUPO annual meeting, the 24th version of the Human Protein Atlas has launched. We interviewed the HPA's program director, Professor Mathias Uhlén, to learn about its new features.

A new tracer based on a substance found in liver saliva can detect rare insulinomas.

A new study shows how KRAS, a gene known to be mutated in various cancers, has effects that are more complex than previously understood.

Research from ANU reveals that the immune protein NLRC4 not only destroys infected cells but also repairs damaged DNA, preventing the transformation of healthy cells into cancerous ones. This discovery positions NLRC4 as a potential biomarker.

A simple system of woodchips and sawdust can reduce the levels of pharmaceuticals in wastewater.

A study has found that IBS patients with genetic defects in carbohydrate digestion respond better to a carbohydrate-reduced diet. This research suggests that genetic markers can predict dietary treatment efficacy.