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Why Do Hogfish Have a Light Detector in Their Skin?
In a study published in Nature Communications, scientists took pieces of skin from different parts of the fish’s body and found a previously unknown cell type.
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New Study Uncovers How Bacterial Cells Organize Themselves Before Division
Bacteria live in nearly every habitat on earth including within soil, water, acidic hot springs and even within our own guts. But scientists don’t understand a fundamental process within bacterial cells: how they organize themselves before division.
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Inner Forces of Cells Studied With Novel Tool
A new sensor has been developed that can measure intracellular forces and mechanical strains, bringing new insights to the mechanics behind cancer.
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Ancient Genes Could Affect the Development of Neurodegeneration
It has been suspected for some time that viral infections contribute to the genesis and development of neurodegenerative diseases. Laboratory studies now suggest a mechanism that does not require infection by external pathogens.
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Space Travel Depletes Red Blood Cells but the Body Can Replenish Them Back
A study of 14 astronauts suggests that even though space travel destroys red blood cells and bones, the body manages to restore them after returning to Earth thanks to the fat stored in the bone marrow.
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Immune Cells Present Long Before Infection Predict Flu Symptoms
Immune cells present in people months before influenza infection could more accurately predict if an individual would develop symptoms than current methods which primarily rely on antibody levels.
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Partial Substitution of Red Meat With Legumes Doesn't Risk Bone Health
A study demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea- and faba bean–based food products ensured sufficient intake of amino acids in the diet and did not negatively affect bone metabolism.
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How Naked Mole Rats Resist Aging
Naked mole-rats are the longest-living rodents with an exceptionally long lifespan of over 37 years with a unique ability to delay aging and resist age-related diseases, such as cancer.
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Neurological Spreading Patterns of Disease-Causing Protein TDP-43 Identified
Our movements are controlled by multiple neural pathways that connect the brain and spinal cord. However, this flow of neural information is compromised in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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New Tool Aligns Data From Tissue Slices Virtually, Expanding Possibilities for 3D Analysis
A new tool that can align data from slices of tissue to discern the 3D makeup of the tissue could allow for a much deep understanding of tissue biology.
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