Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified infection-fighting and inflammation-suppressing functions for a gene associated with human autoimmune disease.

A new map finds that genetic regulatory elements account for 80 percent of our DNA.

Study to identify functions of hypothetical genes in two infectious disease pathogens Date: November 19, 2013 Source: University of Chicago Medical Center Summary: The National Institute of ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease caused by cigarette smoking that reduces lung function and causes difficulty breathing. It is the third leading cause of death worldwide ...