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Tissue-Specific Protein Aggregation Protection Uncovered
Researchers have identified a backup mechanism of protein quality control which prevents the toxic effects of protein aggregation in specific tissues when normal methods of molecular monitoring fail.

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Understanding Bacteria on an Individual Level
Recently, scientists have begun leveraging next-generation sequencing and associated techniques, such as single-cell RNA sequencing, that researchers can use to study gene expression in hundreds of thousands of individual cells simultaneously.

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Air Pollution Tested on the Wing by Lab-on-a-Drone
Researchers have developed a "lab-on-a-drone" that can detect and analyze pollutants, such as hydrogen sulfide, while on the wing.

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A Novel Principle for Nitric Oxide-Mediated Signaling in Blood Vessels
Although a simple molecule, nitric oxide is an important signal substance that helps to reduce blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Researchers now present a novel principle that challenges the previous hypothesis.

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Cleaning Products Emit Hundreds of Hazardous Volatile Chemicals
Scientists have found unsettling details about the potential health risks of common household cleaning products. The study analyzed 30 cleaning products, including multipurpose and glass cleaners, air fresheners and more.

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School Hedges Can Reduce Children's Exposure to Particulate Pollution
A new study has shown how planting hedges between roadsides and school playgrounds can reduce children's exposure to traffic-related particle pollution.

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Environmental DNA Reveals Diversity of Invasive Fish
Ecologists have demonstrated that the genetic material that species shed into their environments can reveal not only the presence of the species but also a broad range of information about the genetics of whole populations.

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Rat Poisons a Threat to Owl Populations
New research suggests that owls in Texas have high rates of anticoagulant rodenticides (AR) in their systems. The article assesses the anthropogenic risks faced by owls in Texas, an important region for migratory and non-migratory owls.

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The Human Lipidome Reveals New Indicators of Health, Disease and Aging
Understanding the lipidome provides more details about human physiology, including aging, insulin resistance and viral infection.

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International DNA Database Showcases Dog Diversity
An international consortium of scientists is using an unprecedentedly large database of canine DNA to take an unbiased look at how our furry friends evolved into the various breeds we know and love.
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