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New molecule can effectively deplete cancer-protecting cells inside tumors

A new study has discovered a two-arm molecule that can effectively deplete cancer-protecting cells within tumors.

16 Aug 2021

Scientists develop new tool to identify neuronal proteins in animal models

Scientists, for the first time, developed a successful method for pinpointing proteins within different kinds of neurons in the brain of a living animal.

16 Aug 2021

New mapping tool could help trace foodborne pathogens like listeria

Listeria monocytogenes, one of the deadliest foodborne pathogens, may soon become easily traceable in food recalls and other investigations.

16 Aug 2021

Study reveals how 3D space is represented in the mammalian cortex by the brain's 'GPS'

In a new study published in Nature today, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, unveiled for the first time how three-dimensional space is represented in the mammalian cortex by the brain's "GPS" system.

13 Aug 2021

Research reveals link between high-fat diet, gut microbiota and cardiovascular disease

A high-fat diet disrupts the biology of the gut's inner lining and its microbial communities -; and promotes the production of a metabolite that may contribute to heart disease, according to a study published Aug. 13 in the journal Science.

From Vanderbilt University 13 Aug 2021

Applying limestone to the soil increases coffee yields and economic returns

The perfect cup of morning coffee. Before you even purchase the beans at the store, many things must go right before that great-tasting coffee can be poured into your favorite mug. It starts in the soil where farmers grow the beans.

12 Aug 2021

Using solar-panels to produce microbial foods

Microbes have played a key role in our food and drinks – from cheese to beer – for millennia but their impact on our nutrition may soon become even more important.

12 Aug 2021

Pest attack order impacts plant's defenses and nutritional quality

The dining time of different insects impacts a plant's defenses and nutritional quality-;a complexity uncovered in new research with implications for pest management strategies.

12 Aug 2021

Study finds spike in calories among children, adolescents due to consumption of ultraprocessed foods

The calories that children and adolescents consumed from ultraprocessed foods jumped from 61% to 67% of total caloric intake from 1999 to 2018, according to a new study from researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy at Tufts University.

12 Aug 2021

Understanding computational fluid dynamics can inform more effective design of drug delivery devices

Increased air pollution in recent years has not only contributed to deteriorating environmental conditions in cities across the globe.

12 Aug 2021

New study could help design more effective vaccines against various COVID-19 variants

Scientists have discovered that individuals recovering from COVID-19 produce identical clones, or groups, of antibody-producing white blood cells.

From Vanderbilt University 12 Aug 2021

Researchers identify virus-derived variations in human genomes

Three geneticists from RIKEN identified previously undetected snippets of genetic material from viruses that were hidden in human DNA.

12 Aug 2021

Study shows plants reuse secondary metabolites in primary metabolism

Plant researchers identified that plants are capable of reusing specialized metabolic products and break them down to recover nutrients.

12 Aug 2021

Study uncovers key factors immune cells need to survive in the battle against cancer

A study headed by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital unravels certain crucial factors required for the survival of immune cells in the fight against cancer.

12 Aug 2021

New technique to hunt down mutations that cause cancer drug resistance

Using a virus to purposely mutate genes that produce cancer-driving proteins could shed light on the resistance that inevitably develops to cancer drugs that target them, a new study led by UT Southwestern scientists suggests.

11 Aug 2021

Addressing the complicated links between climate change, agriculture and food security

Before joining Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, Paul Winters was the associate vice-president, Strategy and Knowledge Department and director of the Research and Impact Assessment Division at the International Fund for Agricultural Development in Rome.

11 Aug 2021

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New molecule can effectively deplete cancer-protecting cells inside tumors

Scientists develop new tool to identify neuronal proteins in animal models

New mapping tool could help trace foodborne pathogens like listeria

Study reveals how 3D space is represented in the mammalian cortex by the brain's 'GPS'

Research reveals link between high-fat diet, gut microbiota and cardiovascular disease

Applying limestone to the soil increases coffee yields and economic returns

Using solar-panels to produce microbial foods

Pest attack order impacts plant's defenses and nutritional quality

Study finds spike in calories among children, adolescents due to consumption of ultraprocessed foods

Understanding computational fluid dynamics can inform more effective design of drug delivery devices

New study could help design more effective vaccines against various COVID-19 variants

Researchers identify virus-derived variations in human genomes

Study shows plants reuse secondary metabolites in primary metabolism

Study uncovers key factors immune cells need to survive in the battle against cancer

New technique to hunt down mutations that cause cancer drug resistance

Addressing the complicated links between climate change, agriculture and food security

Longer use of cover crops more likely to benefit farmers

'Rare' sugars show potential as alternative sweeteners to help manage weight, diabetes

Study discovers actionable DNA errors remain stable over time

Researchers use prime editing to correct mutations causing cystic fibrosis in organoids

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