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Understudied Protein Could Be a Target for Osteoarthritis Treatment
Researchers have discovered that activating a specific protein in chondrocytes, a critical cell type that maintains healthy cartilage in joints, could restore multiple factors needed for smooth joints, helping to control inflammation.
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Exciting Bacteria Discovered in African Caves
Scientists have found bacteria with a number of interesting properties, including the ability to breakdown gluten, in previously unexplored caves in Algeria.
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EV Battery Material Performance Could Be Improved by Watching Lithium in Real Time
Researchers have found that the irregular movement of lithium ions in next-generation battery materials could be reducing their capacity and hindering their performance.
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How a Metabolite Converts “Bad” Fat to “Good” Fat
Researchers used novel drug discovery technologies to uncover a metabolite that converts white fat cells (“bad” fat) to brown fat (“good” fat) cells. This discovery offers a potential way of addressing metabolic conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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3D Atomic Structure of a Protein Important in Organ Function Determined
Researchers have elucidated the structure of a sodium, potassium and chloride transporter protein that is key to the proper functioning of the kidney and brain.
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Process Discovered That Keeps Immune Cells On Their Toes
Cancer cells use an unusual mechanism to migrate into new tissue and form metastases there. The same process probably also keeps some immune cells on their toes, a study has found.
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Enzyme "Stickiness" Engineered With Single-Molecule Precision
Scientists have developed an analytical toolkit to measure the binding forces of single proteins when they are pulled away from their substrate that will help the development of new nanomaterials and improve biofuel production among other applications.
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Dietary Fiber Not Always a Friend to IBS Sufferers
Researchers have uncovered the role of dietary fiber and gut microbes in people with inflammatory bowel disease, a finding that could lead to personalized dietary guidelines.
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Plant Immunity Impacted by Fatty Acid Metabolism
According to research, there is a direct link between plant fatty acid metabolism using acyl carrier proteins and immunity.
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Biodegradation of Plastics Accurately Tracked in Soil
Researchers have developed an approach to accurately record and fully track the biodegradation of plastics in soils.
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