In biology classes from high school through university, I learned that mitochondria are little objects that reside within ...

Red blood cell-derived extracellular vesicles in type 2 diabetes are actively taken up by the endothelium, transferring the ...

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Experts at Chapman University have developed a mobile app that needs nail pictures to detect signs of anemia, a well-known blood condition, with high accuracy.

A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him.

As scientists question the rise in early colon cancer cases, a new study is offering some potential answers. Colored scanning ...

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Sitting in my doctor's examination room, I was surprised when she told me, "Genetics don't really matter for chronic disease.

An ingredient in hugely popular energy drinks may increase the risk of blood cancers, a study suggests. Researchers in New ...

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