A seminal study from researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and their collaborators in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, and Iceland has uncovered a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental…
Category: 5. Biology
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First new plant tissue discovered in 160 years boosts crop yields
A research group led by Nagoya University in Japan has discovered a new tissue in plants that is essential for seed formation. Their discovery represents the first new plant tissue discovered in 160 years. Their findings open a new field for…
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Running on empty: Poor nutrition increases injury risk for female athletes
Proper nutrition is crucial for enhancing athletic performance, supporting recovery and overall health. Now, a new study from the University of South Australia reveals that proper nutrition is also key to reducing risk of injury, especially for…
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Research team improves method for producing designer proteins
Proteins are the building blocks of life. They consist of folded peptide chains, which in turn are made up of a series of amino acids. From stabilising cell structure to catalysing chemical reactions, proteins have many functions. Their diversity…
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Transplanting Posidonia oceanica: Conservation of seagrass meadows
A study has resulted in the transplantation of 384 m² of Posidonia oceanica seagrass on the scale of an industrial project as part of maritime works in Monaco. This success challenges the idea that these ecosystems are “non-transplantable.” This…
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Key brain networks behind post-stroke urinary incontinence identified
A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a significant impact on their quality of life.
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Impact of processing on biochemical composition of plant-based products revealed
A study conducted at the Food Sciences unit of the University of Turku in Finland showed that different processing methods significantly affect the biochemical composition of plant-based foods. Current food classification systems do not…
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A new tool for parsing the ‘metabolic dialogue’ between microorganisms
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research have developed an innovative system — called MetaFlowTrain — that allows the study of metabolic exchange and interactions within microbial communities under different…
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Guinea pigs: Promising animal model to study the human embryo
CRCHUM researcher Sophie Petropoulos and her team reveal for the first time that the guinea pig pre-implantation embryo is very similar to the human embryo, spurring a better understanding of infertility and early human development.
The first few…
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Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans
Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soils and becomes airborne during drought. Its spores are easily inhaled, leading to infection. Climate change is creating the perfect conditions for it in the…