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“Silent” Gene Mutations Are Mostly Harmful, Not Neutral

A study by University of Michigan researchers is challenging the previous view that "silent" gene mutations are neutral, instead revealing they are likely to be harmful.
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Bumpy Carbon Could Improve Rechargeable Battery Life in Extreme Cold

To improve electrical performance in the extreme cold, researchers have replaced the traditional graphite anode in a lithium-ion battery with a bumpy carbon-based material, which maintains its rechargeable storage capacity down to -31 F.
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Dietary Polyphenols Can Prevent Inflammation in Older People

Polyphenols – antioxidant compounds found in foods including green tea and dark chocolate – have been shown to prevent inflammation in older people by interacting with the gut microbiome.
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"E-Nose" Can Distinguish Between Similar, Harmful Volatile Organic Compounds

Scientists have developed an “e-nose” with porous metal-organic framework films that can accurately distinguish xylene isomer mixtures.
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Lab-on-a-Chip Facilitates Bacterial Shape Sorting

Researchers have created a lab-on-a-chip with a viscoelastic fluid that can separate spherical from elongated bacteria.
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Gene Variant Helps Tendon Store More Energy, Increasing Physical Performance in Mice

Scientists at have discovered a genetic mutation that gives tendons the ability to store more energy, letting mice jump higher and reach faster speeds than usual.
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“Subtle Change” in Mothers’ Antibodies During Pregnancy Protects Newborns

A research team has discovered that a “subtle change” in the structure of sugars that attach to antibodies during pregnancy enables their protection against a wider variety of pathogens.
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Pesticides Detected on Fruit in Minutes With Nano-Sensor

Researchers have developed a tiny sensor for detecting pesticides on fruit in just a few minutes. The technique uses flame-sprayed nanoparticles made from silver to increase the signal of chemicals.
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Strategy Used by Fast-Growing Bacteria To Resist Antibiotics Revealed

Scientists have demonstrated how some fast-growing bacteria can resist treatment with antibiotics.
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Using Cobwebs To Monitor Airborne Microplastics

Researchers have now for the first time tested if they can get an overview of plastic particles in urban air by examining cobwebs.
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