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New study unveiled burn injury disrupts gut microbiome and weakens intestinal mucus barrier
The gut microbiota, a complex ecosystem within the human intestinal tract, is increasingly recognized for its vital role in human...
The timeless wisdom of Sanpo-yoshi for present day businesses
There is a growing emphasis for corporations to consider their impact on the environment, society, and its stakeholders. Broadly falling...
Dog-killing flatworm discovered in Southern California
UC Riverside scientists confirm, for the first time, that a potentially fatal dog parasite is present in a portion of...
It’s hearty, it’s meaty, it’s mold
With animal-free dairy products and convincing vegetarian meat substitutes already on the market, it’s easy to see how biotechnology can...
Researchers can reveal illegal timber exports
A new method of timber analysis developed by researchers from the University of Gothenburg can confidently identify the location in...
First-of-its-kind super minigene to boost spinal muscular atrophy research
AMES, Iowa – Ravindra Singh has spent years studying a gene that when missing or mutated causes spinal muscular atrophy...
Scientists use novel technique to create new energy-efficient microelectronic device
Breakthrough could help lead to the development of new low-power semiconductors or quantum devices.Credit: (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.) Breakthrough...
Study brings scientists a step closer to successfully growing plants in space
New, highly stretchable sensors can monitor and transmit plant growth information without human intervention, report University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers...
Interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration
Spending quality time with dogs reduces stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, according...
Crucial insights into animal defense mechanisms and tradeoffs revealed
New study reveals insights into predator-prey dynamics in the animal kingdom, focusing on sea anemones. The surprising discovery of a...
Just one mindfulness and compassion session was associated with reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress a week later, in clinical trial with 91 participants
Just one mindfulness and compassion session was associated with reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress a week later, in...
Molecular simulations of ammonia mixtures support search for renewable fuels
Ammonia (NH3) is an important molecule with many applications. The end product of the famed Haber–Bosch process, it is commonly...
Most consumers continue to expect rising food prices
Most U.S. consumers surveyed in February 2024 predicted that they would see an increase in food prices over the next...
‘Junk DNA’ no more: Johns Hopkins investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code
Repeats of DNA sequences, often referred to as “junk DNA” or “dark matter,” that are found in chromosomes and could...
The Wim Hof method may reduce inflammation, per systematic review
The Wim Hof method may produce a beneficial anti-inflammatory response characterized by increased epinephrine levels and a reduction in pro-inflammatory...
AI for astrophysics: Algorithms help chart the origins of heavy elements
The origin of heavy elements in our universe is theorized to be the result of neutron star collisions, which produce...
Photo project reveals life with a pet while experiencing homelessness
In a new study, people experiencing homelessness with a pet documented their lives in photos and participated in interviews, revealing...
Polarization-sensitive tomography made easy with T2oFu
In the realm of medical imaging, there are quite a few different techniques to extract information from biological tissue based...
Good prospects for altermagnets in spin-based electronics
Altermagnets represent a newly recognized class of materials in magnetism that could enable novel applications in spin-based electronics. Their magnetically...
It’s in the blood: donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients
Allergic transfusion reactions (ATRs), a potentially life-threatening side effect of blood transfusions with unclear mechanisms, may be linked to food...
