All animals used in this experiment were cared for in accordance with the guidelines of the Canadian Council on Animal Care and experimental procedures had the prior approval of the Carleton University Animal Care Committee (protocol #106935; 11 June…
Category: 5. Biology
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Scientists Solve Decades-Old Photosynthesis Mystery
Scientists have uncovered why a critical part of photosynthesis only uses one of two seemingly identical pathways, revealing hidden energy barriers and structural nuances that could help engineer more efficient artificial systems. Scientists from…
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Amazon River Yields Surprise As Drones Spot 41,000 Rare Turtles
Scientists have developed a drone-based counting method that corrected major errors in traditional wildlife surveys. Researchers from the University of Florida have created a more precise method for counting wildlife using drones. This…
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How a Human Protein Helps Turn a Fungus Into a Pathogen
Our bodies host a variety of microorganisms, and the microbial communities in and on our bodies have to maintain the right balances among their members, or problems can arise. This includes the overgrowth of…
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This desert beetle runs to cool off
In the hot dunes of Southern Africa’s Namib Desert, the black beetle Onymacris plana runs fast for its tiny size. Turns out, the speed not only helps the beetles find food but also, perhaps, cool down. The beetles’ temperature drops…
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AI Decodes the Secret Language of Your Gut Bacteria
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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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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Neurophysiological evidence of human hippocampal longitudinal differentiation in associative memory
Ranganath, C. Binding items and contexts: The cognitive neuroscience of episodic memory. Curr. Directions Psychological Sci. 19, 131–137 (2010).
Yim, H., Dennis, S. J. & Sloutsky, V. M. The…
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An enzyme for high-yield, ATP-driven C-terminal thioester generation
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This is a summary of: Frazier, C. L. et al. Engineered reactivity of a bacterial E1-like enzyme enables…
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