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Soybean Oil Consumption Can Lead to Colitis

According to murine research, a diet high in soybean oil decreased beneficial bacteria and increased harmful bacteria in the gut.
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How Do Bacteria and Fungi Live in Harmony?

Some bacteria live endosymbiotically in fungi - as long as they produce a certain protein.
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3D Holographic Images Can Improve IVF Success

In a world-first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed. The images are created using miniscule amounts of light in a fraction of a second.
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Novel Glass Could Offer Big Gains for Durability and Environmental Impact

Worldwide, glass manufacturing produces at least 86 million tons of carbon dioxide every year. A new type of glass promises to cut this carbon footprint in half.
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Laser-Based Method Could Aid Discovery of Novel Puncture-Resistant Materials

Using tiny laser-launched projectiles and troves of data, scientists can more quickly bridge the gap between a material’s microscopic properties and its real-world behavior.
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Gaseous Nitrogen Loss From Forest Soils Found To Be Temperature Sensitive

Researchers have investigated the critical role of gaseous nitrogen loss in nitrogen limitation and its implications for carbon sink function in terrestrial ecosystems, particularly in the context of climate warming.
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Common Cause of Gastro in Young Children Identified

A group of scientists at UNSW Sydney have discovered that a type of bacteria known as Aeromonas are the second most prevalent bacterial pathogen found in patients with gastroenteritis.
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Mercury Emissions Can Be Reduced Using Electrochemistry

Researchers have now developed a method that can reduce the levels of mercury in sulphuric acid by more than 90 per cent – even from low levels.
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Addressing a Looming Future Waste Problem

Researchers have developed new methods to solve a major source of future waste, carbon and glass fiber composites, from the automotive, aerospace and renewable industries.
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Model Developed To Explain How Chemical Gardens Grow

Researchers have created a model that explains how coral-like structures that form by mixing metal salts in a small bottle grow upward, form different shapes and how they go from a flexible, self-healing material to a more brittle one.
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