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Is the Stomach a Route to Better Mental Health?
Researcher have identified how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented food and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and potentially help improve mental health.
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Researchers Map the Microbes Living Deep Beneath the Earth’s Surface
Researchers have characterized nearly 600 microbial genomes, some of which are new to science, from a former goldmine.
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Absence of Key Protein Leads to Shorter Life Expectancy in Animal Models
Life expectancy and healthy ageing in mice can be determined by a protein present in some cells of the immune system, according to a study. When this protein is absent, animal models have a shorter life expectancy.
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New Bacterial Identification Method Could Help Reduce Use of Antibiotics
Researchers have developed a method that identifies bacteria easily, cheaply and more precisely than before. This can help reduce use of antibiotics.
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Compact DNA Sequencers Monitor Malaria Drug Resistance in Near Real-Time
Scientists have developed a technique to rapidly and reliably detect genetic changes in malaria parasites in Ghana, using just a gaming laptop and portable sequencer.
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First Confirmed Case of a New Strain of Swine Flu in the UK
Influenza A(H1N2)v is similar to flu viruses currently circulating in pigs in the UK. This is the first detection of this strain of flu in a human in the UK. UKHSA is working closely with partners to determine the characteristics of the pathogen.
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Plant Proteins Resemble Human Immune Signaling Proteins
There are plant proteins that are very similar to the human MIF protein in the sequence of their individual building blocks (amino acids) and these are referred to as MDL proteins.
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Tooth Enamel Damage in Celiac Disease May Be Triggered by Autoimmune Reaction
Researchers have spotted a link between tooth enamel damage in people with celiac disease and the appearance of autoantibodies against proteins responsible for the formation of healthy tooth enamel.
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Zika Infection Slows Fetal Growth in Mammals
According to a new study, Zika virus infection in pregnant rhesus macaques slows fetal growth and affects how infants and mothers interact in the first month of life.
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Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s in Women Linked to Immunity and Metabolism
Researchers have analyzed the genes and brain tissue of patients with Alzheimer’s and found that differences in brain immunometabolism – the interactions between the immune system and the ways cells create energy – may contribute to women’s increased risk for the disease and its severity.
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