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Two Subtypes of Insulin-Producing Beta Cells Discovered
A team of scientists has identified two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells, or ß cells, each with crucial characteristics that may be leveraged to better understand and treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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World-First Study Identifies Brain Changes Caused by High Blood Pressure
A new study has, for the first time, identified specific brain areas that are damaged by the effects of high blood pressure.
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Breast Tumors Have Diverse Differences in Women From Different Races
According to research, the breast tumors of Asian, Black and white women have very different cellular, microbial and genomic features that could potentially be used to personalize care or predict disease progression.
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Actin Strengthens the Effect of Sex Hormones
Steroid hormones act by binding to receptor molecules that switch on and off the activity of hormone-dependent genes. Researchers at the University of Freiburg and Kiel University Hospital have discovered that components of the cytoskeleton are critically involved in this process.
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Human Body a “Breeding Ground” for Antimicrobial Resistance Genes
New research has indicated that our microbiomes may harbor antibiotic-resistance genes, particularly in countries with a heavy burden of antibiotic consumption.
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Specially Modified Yeast Could Lead to More Efficient Production of 2G Ethanol
A recent study paves the way to increased efficiency of second-generation ethanol production based on the discovery of novel targets for metabolic engineering in a more robust strain of industrial yeast.
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Nitrogen in Breast Milk Supports Beneficial Bacteria in Infant Gut
Research has demonstrated how nitrogen from human milk is used by beneficial microbes in the gut of infants to support pediatric nutrition and development.
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Bacteria From Meat a Likely Cause of Many Urinary Tract Infections
A new study suggests that E. coli from meat products may be responsible for hundreds of thousands of urinary tract infections in the U.S. each year.
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Heart Health Benefits of Walnuts Likely Come From the Gut
New research has illustrated the role of the microbiome in conferring the heart health benefits of walnuts.
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Devastating Pathogen Has Proteins Mapped for the First Time
A parasite with devastating impacts on human health and agriculture is the first pathogen to have its proteins mapped within its cells, which could help to identify new drug targets.
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