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A copy number variant overlapping the 3ʹUTR of PLP1 causes spastic paraplegia
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Mosaic deletions detected by genome sequencing in two families
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These Tiny Magnetic Bacteria Act Like a Single Body – And Could Explain the Origins of Complex Life
Tiny magnetic bacteria that live in tightly bound groups are showing scientists how life might have evolved complex, multicellular forms. These rare bacteria can’t survive alone – they depend on one another, with each cell playing a…
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Unexpected function of gene network in gut microbes revealed
Could a gene regulatory network in gut microbes have evolved its elaborate and tightly regulated molecular machinery only to pump out antibiotics indiscriminately? Researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria…
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Sleep Deficiency Associated with Brain Changes Consistent with Alzheimer’s
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine explores the association between sleep architecture and brain atrophy in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in middle-aged and older…
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Nasal spray H5N1 avian influenza vaccine developed
The State Key Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the InnoHK Centre for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics (CVVT) have pioneered an influenza virus vector-based nasal spray vaccine platform and…
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What's on the menu for Ryukyu's minute mammals?
Japan’s Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu long-furred rat. These animals are hard to observe, but conservationists wish to find out specific details about their diets….
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Declining insect biodiversity in the tropics
A team of ecologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are leading an international initiative to investigate the decline of insect populations in the world’s tropical forests. Insects, the most abundant and diverse group of animals on…
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Lactic acid bacteria can improve plant-based dairy alternatives
A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavour and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the further development of sustainable foods.
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