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Nutrient Derived From Meat and Dairy Enhances Cancer Killing Ability of Immune Cells

Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8+ T cells to infiltrate tumors and kill cancer cells, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Chicago.

27 Nov 2023

Novel Approach Reveals Intergenerational Cooperation Among Bacteria

Bacteria collaborate and share nutrients among generations when they form communities. Using a recently invented technique, researchers at the University of Basel have been able to demonstrate this for the first time.

22 Nov 2023

Scientists Discover New Class of Molecular Glue Degraders for Cancer Therapy

Cells contain molecular machinery that targets and disposes of unwanted proteins to maintain homeostasis.

17 Nov 2023

A Glimpse Into the World of Bacterial Metabolism Within Hosts

Researchers from Kiel University (CAU) and the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen are shedding light on the enigmatic world of bacteria that coexist or parasitize animal hosts.

9 Nov 2023

Rising Prevalence of Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Japan: Causes and Implications

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is an inflammatory condition affecting the nasal cavity and sinuses, which can be categorized into eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic subtypes.

7 Nov 2023

New Research Program Aims to Understand Key Metabolites That Encourage Plant-Bacterial Nutrient Exchanges

Sustainable agricultural practices are necessary to mitigate climate change and produce more food, fiber, and renewable fuels.

24 Oct 2023

Using Cyanobacteria to Produce Organic Active Ingredients

As the cosmetics business moves toward a more sustainable future, natural substitutes for chemical agents used in products are becoming more popular.

20 Oct 2023

Molecular Responses of Tomatoes to Chilling Stress

Cold sensitivity is a severe concern for several critical crops.

13 Oct 2023

Proof-of-Concept Method Advances Bioprocess Engineering for a Smoother Transition to Biofuels

Bioprocess engineering focuses on enhancing product yield. It also ensures high output rates and minimal utilization of raw materials.

13 Oct 2023

Macrophages Play Central Role in Intestinal Cell Renewal

A research team comprising members from MedUni Vienna and the FWF-sponsored Special Research Area SFB F83 Immunometabolism has made a groundbreaking discovery, highlighting the central role of macrophages in the regeneration of intestinal cells.

11 Oct 2023

How Plant-Derived Nutrients can Affect the Gut and Brain

Can plant-derived nutrients alter gut bacteria to affect brain function? Scientists from the University of Leipzig Medical Center, the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research investigated this question in a study of overweight adults.

11 Oct 2023

Plants Evolve Benzoxazinoid Biosynthesis Independently

Individual species of very different plant families produce special indole-derived defense compounds called benzoxazinoids.

10 Oct 2023

Epigenetic Regulator MOF Plays Critical Role in Mitochondrial Function

The intricate control of cellular metabolism relies on the coordinated and harmonious interplay between the nucleus and mitochondria.

10 Oct 2023

Living Model of Human Liver Offers Help in Combating Liver Diseases

Fatty liver disease is on the rise worldwide, affecting up to 30% of people in Western countries. In addition to drinking, obesity and diabetes are major risk factors.

3 Oct 2023

Using Genetic Engineering to Facilitate Mutualistic Relationships Between Plants and Nitrogen-Fixing Microbes

Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, but the overuse of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture is not sustainable.

27 Sep 2023

Study: Swimming and Tubing Can Alter Stream Chemistry and Microbiology

With Labor Day approaching, many people are preparing to go tubing and swimming at local streams and rivers.

19 Sep 2023

Scientists Discover New Pathway for Biosynthesis of Cardenolides in Plants

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena are investigating the previously largely unknown biosynthetic pathway that leads to the formation of cardenolides in plants.

19 Sep 2023

The Pathogenic Mechanism Underpinning MEPAN Syndrome

New research published in Nature Metabolism discovered the pathogenic mechanism driving mitochondrial enoyl reductase protein-associated neurodegeneration (MEPAN) syndrome, a rare pediatric neurodegenerative disease.

1 Sep 2023

Maize Root Chemicals Can Increase Wheat Yields by 4%

Maize roots secrete certain chemicals that affect the quality of soil. In some fields, this effect increases yields of wheat planted subsequent to maize in the same soil by more than 4%.

14 Aug 2023