Bacteria play key roles in degrading organic matter, both in the soil and in aquatic ecosystems. While most bacteria digest large molecules externally, allowing other community members to share and scavenge, some bacteria selfishly take up entire…
Category: 5. Biology
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Simultaneous alcohol, cannabis use may fuel more drinking
Many young adults drink alcohol and use cannabis together, at the same time, as a coping mechanism or to relieve stress. A recent study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that people may perceive fewer negative effects of…
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New antibiotic compound emerges as strong candidate in the fight against MRSA
The development of new antibiotics to treat superbugs and other bacterial infections is a global priority, with the rate of infections that cannot be treated with current antibiotics rising and presenting one of the biggest threats…
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The Master Switch Turning Immune Cells into Cancer Eradicators – Life Sciences | Weizmann Wonder Wander
To grow, cancer tumors must hijack the immune system for their needs. One of the main tricks that most tumors use is to manipulate a type of immune cell called a macrophage, causing it to protect the tumor from the rest of the immune system,…
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‘Voracious’ cannibals help Australia fight invasive species
Genetically modified, cannibal tadpoles may be the solution to Australia’s nearly century-old invasive cane toad problem. According to researchers,…
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Immune Cells Predestined for a Specific Role in Infection
The immune system works to maintain homeostasis throughout the body. Various cell types and immune mechanisms work in concert to fight disease. Specifically, two waves of immunity orchestrate a robust immune…
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Rapid growth of blood cancer driven by a single genetic ‘HIT’
A new study has unveiled when chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, arises in life and how fast it grows. Researchers reveal explosive growth rates of cancerous cells years before…
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LBNPs: Revolutionizing cancer therapy
Announcing a new article publication for the BIO Integration journal. Lipid-based Nanoparticles (LBNPs) have emerged as a transformative approach in cancer treatment, offering innovative drug delivery solutions that enhance…
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AI-powered digital twin of mouse visual cortex
Much as a pilot might practice maneuvers in a flight simulator, scientists might soon be able to perform experiments on a realistic simulation of the mouse brain. In a new study, Stanford Medicine researchers and collaborators used…
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Scientists Discover Bizarre New Lifeforms in Earth’s Mysterious Critical Zone
Deep soils vital for life host an active new microbial phylum, CSP1-3. These microbes may be key to innovative water purification and environmental solutions. Scientists have discovered a new phylum of microbes in the Earth’s Critical Zone, deep…
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