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Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science and the RIKEN BioResource Research Center in Japan, along with collaborators at the State University of New...
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NIH scientists describe “Multi-Kingdom Dialogue” between internal, external microbiota
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Nature article: Dieting and its effect on the gut microbiome
Bacterium associated with antibiotic-induced colitis plays a role in weight control Researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the University of California in San Francisco...
Cedars-Sinai awarded $11.99 million for ALS clinical trial
Grant from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine supports new testing of potential gene and stem cell therapy for incurable disease Los Angeles (June 23, 2021)...
Fracture setting method could replace metal plates, with fewer complications
A new biocompatible polymer-based composite material could soon replace metal plates in treating difficult and unstable fractures. Developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in...
A new site for banana-related research
The Alliance-managed website MusaNet collects and shares global resources on banana (Musa) across the whole value chain - from collecting germplasm to post-harvest qualities The...
These sea anemones have a diverse diet. And they eat ants
A study describes the gut contents of giant plumose anemones off the coast of the state of Washington BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The giant plumose anemone...
Sneeze cam reveals best fabric combos for cloth masks (video)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, cloth face masks became a way to help protect yourself and others from the virus. And for some people, they became...
Viruses as communication molecules
How long do virus-laden particles persist in an elevator after a person infected with COVID-19 leaves? And is there a way to detect those particles?...
Major risk of eye injuries from padel, research ophthalmologists say
Several eye clinics around Sweden are seeing a rise in eye damage related to the racket sport padel. In an article in the Journal of...
2.5 grammes of pure cocoa found to improve visual acuity in daylight
Eating 2.5 grams of pure natural cocoa powder serves to improve visual acuity in healthy young adults and in daylight conditions, according to research by...
Community science project will study rattlesnake behavior with remote cameras
Members of the public can analyze time lapse images to contribute to scientific understanding of rattlesnake maternal care, predation and more A multi-university team that...
Rare genetic defect replicated in fish model
Heidelberg researchers model complex metabolic disturbance A rare genetic defect that affects the so-called ALG2 gene can cause serious metabolic diseases in humans. It does...
IOP Publishing and the Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory launch open access journal
Materials Futures provides a new platform for researchers from the global materials science community to publish their ground-breaking work IOP Publishing and the Songshan Lake...
A novel energy storage solution featuring pipes and anchors
What do pipes and anchors have to do with storing energy? More than you might think! A new IIASA-led study explored the potential of a...
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