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Deadly Bacteria Are Drawn to Human Blood
A team have found the bacteria are attracted to the liquid part of blood, or serum, which contains nutrients the bacteria can use as food. One of the chemicals the bacteria seemed particularly drawn to was serine, an amino acid found in human blood.
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Cryptic Plasmid Offers Insights Into Gut Health
Study shows that a mysterious plasmid that is highly prevalent in the human gastrointestinal tract could be used to identify faecal contamination and offer insights into the severity of intestinal diseases.
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Lewy Bodies in Brain Cells Reveal Parkinson’s Disease Insights
A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson’s disease and some dementias.
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Novel Mechanism Potentially Linked to the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers have identified a novel mechanism potentially connected to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. They found a fragment of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) disrupts communication between cellular compartments.
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Single-Cell Atlas Sheds Light on Pristina leidyi's Regenerative Capabilities
An international team of scientists has published the first single-cell atlas forPristina leidyi (Pristina), a segmented annelid with extraordinary regenerative abilities that has fascinated biologists for more than a century.
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Vitamin A and Human Health: What’s the Latest Research?
Here, we highlight some of the latest advancements in vitamin A research working to address its effects on human health.
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Microplastics Make Their Way from the Gut to Other Organs
University of New Mexico researchers found that those tiny particles – microplastics – are having a significant impact on our digestive pathways, making their way from the gut and into the tissues of the kidney, liver and brain.
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Innovative Strategy Developed To Identify Proteins Behind Cellular Communication
A new approach could reveal critical insights into cellular communication at organelle contact sites.
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Starved Cells Divert Protein Transport Stations to Cellular Recycling Centers
A new study details how nutrient-starved cells break down protein transport stations to deal with stressful conditions.
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Genetic Predisposition for Higher Muscle Strength Could Lower Disease Risk
A genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan and a lower risk for developing common diseases, reports a new study.
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