A neural network analyzes an extensive gut microbiome dataset to uncover insights into human health. Gut bacteria play an important role in a wide range of health conditions. Their sheer diversity and the complexity of their interactions with…
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AI Decodes the Secret Language of Your Gut Bacteria
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Exercises Like Yoga and Jogging Help with Insomnia and Sleep
A new study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine has shown that exercise, particularly Tai Chi, yoga, and jogging, is effective for improving sleep and combating insomnia.
The study was a…
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The surprisingly complete protein hiding in plain sight
As plant-based diets gain momentum, new research reveals how hemp seeds can fuel both health and food innovation, unlocking a sustainable future from field to fork.
Review: Hemp seed as an emerging source of nutritious functional…
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Phytochemical characterization of ethanolic and ethyl acetate extracts of avocado Persea americana leaves by FT-IR and GC-MS reveals potential bioactive compounds
This study investigated the phytochemical composition of Persea americana (avocado) leaves using FT-IR and GC-MS, focusing on the influence of two solvents, ethanol and ethyl acetate, on extractable bioactive compounds. While the ethanolic…
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A resource of RNA-binding protein motifs across eukaryotes reveals evolutionary dynamics and gene-regulatory function
Identifying eukaryotic RBPs
To identify RBPs across 690 eukaryotic organisms, we scanned protein sequences for well-characterized RBDs using HMMER57 with recommended parameter settings (‘full sequence E value’ (sequence_eval) ≤ 0.01 and…
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Motion sickness susceptibility modulates the impact of electrical vestibular stimulation on postural control
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U-rich elements drive pervasive cryptic splicing in 3’ UTR massively parallel reporter assays
The PTRE-seq MPRA library features multiple unexpected size heterogeneities
As part of an effort to understand position-dependent ARE regulation, we repeated the PTRE-seq experiment24 with slight modifications. HeLa cells were transfected with the…
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Ancestral sequence reconstruction as a tool for structural analysis of modular polyketide synthases
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Ancient allopolyploidy and specific subgenomic evolution drove the radiation of poplars and willows
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MDM4 overexpression alleviates developmental and hematopoietic defects in Fancg deficient mice
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