Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking androgen signaling, according to a preclinical…
Category: 5. Biology
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Can citizen science be trusted? New study of birds shows it can
Platforms such as iNaturalist and eBird encourage people to observe and document nature, but how accurate is the ecological data that they collect?
In a new study published in Citizen Science: Theory and Practice March 28, researchers from the…
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Inactive components in agricultural runoff may be hidden contributors to drinking water hazards
Inactive ingredients in agricultural, pharmaceutical and other common products have typically been excluded from consideration as potential contaminants in drinking water. However, while these chemicals are inert in certain products, they still…
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Corn leads to improved performance in lithium-sulfur batteries
Researchers at Washington State University have demonstrated a way to use corn protein to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries, a finding that holds promise for expanding the use of the high-energy, lighter-weight batteries in…
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How circadian clocks maintain robustness in changing environments
New research has uncovered how a simple circadian clock network demonstrates advanced noise-filtering capabilities, enhancing our understanding of how biological circuits maintain accuracy in dynamic natural environments.
The study highlights the…
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Taste research suggests pearl millet could be a healthy, sustainable, gluten-free wheat alternative in the US
With droughts in the United States increasingly impacting wheat production, many producers are looking for more durable alternatives. Researchers from Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, City University of New York and Monell…
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Phages: Molecular-scale components of head, tail tube, tail tip
Researchers at Pitt have produced the most detailed image to date of a bacteriophage-phage for short-that has allowed them to see for the first time the structural makeup of the part of the phage that directly attaches to its target Mycobacterium…
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Lab-grown teeth could be the future of dentistry
Researchers are closing in on a breakthrough that could one day change one of dentistry’s most common practices: fillings. Building off work…
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Researchers analyze the mutational landscape of TMB-high colorectal cancer tumors
Colorectal cancer (CRC), a type of cancer that affects the large intestine and rectum, is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The mutational landscape of CRC is well characterized, revealing key pathogenic…
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Researchers develop drug cocktail to target enteroviruses
Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that cause everything from the common cold to meningitis, polio, type 1 diabetes, and much more. Over 100 different types have been described by researchers, and millions of people are infected…
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