The main antioxidant compound in green tea increases contractile force in isolated heart cells, suggesting it may be useful in heart failure.

An inherited lung disease does not appear to have earlier onset and increased severity – a phenomenon called genetic anticipation – in successive generations.

A protein normally known to promote cell death found to encourage survival of blood forming cells.

Two newly identified gene variants linked to breast cancer may aid in predicting disease risk and targeting screening and prevention strategies.

The protein APOBEC3G contributes to spontaneous control of HIV-1 in vivo and may provide therapeutic benefits.

A protein associated with aggressive breast cancers may also influence resistance of lung cancer to targeted therapies.