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Cell Movement Analysis by AI May Be Useful for Drug Discovery

Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to track cell movement over time and space, in a method that could be helpful for the development of more effective cancer therapies.
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Biofilm Insights Could Help To Prevent Dangerous Lung Infections

Scientists have visualized the interaction between two important proteins that are key players in Pseudomonas’s ability to make biofilms, which could offer a promising therapeutic target to help treat lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients.
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Immune Cells' Ability To Destroy Invaders Suppressed by PFAS

In a step towards understanding the effects of PFAS chemicals on the immune system, researchers have found that the PFAS chemical GenX suppresses the method neutrophils use to kill invading pathogens.
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Material Found That Can Trap and Store Volatile Gases

Researchers have identified a new "Swiss cheese-like" material that can safely store volatile gases including hydrogen and nitric oxide.
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Healthier Valentine Chocolates Delivered by 3D Printing?

Scientists have developed a formulation of low-fat chocolate that can be printed on a 3D printer in pretty much any shape a person can conceive, including a heart.

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Controlling Bacterial Communication Could Help To Address Antibiotic Resistance

Bacteria use electricity to communicate and respond to environmental cues. Now, researchers have discovered a way to control this electrical signaling in bacteria, to improve understanding of resistance to antibiotics.

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Ginger's "Spicy" Compound Puts Immune Cells on High Alert

The compound that gives ginger its kick has also been shown to stimulate white blood cells, putting them on high alert.
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Baby Kangaroo Poo Could Help Reduce Cows' Gassy Problem

In a study, a microbial culture developed from kangaroo feces was used to inhibit methane production in a cow stomach simulator.
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3D Structure of a Major Protein Complex in Cilia Solved

Finding the 3D structure of TULP3 and IFT-A in complex is a major accomplishment that will give insight into how signaling molecules move to and from cilia, and how disruption in the interface between the two can cause disease.
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AI With Infrared Imaging Enables Precise Colon Cancer Diagnostics

Researchers are using artificial intelligence in combination with infrared imaging to optimally tailor colon cancer therapy to individual patients.
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