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Too Much Salt Weakens Immune Cells' Energy Supply
Eating too much salt is not only bad for our blood pressure and cardiovascular system, but can also adversely impact the energy supply of immune cells, rendering them temporarily dysfunctional.
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Secrets of Strep A Virulence Revealed
Researchers have unlocked one of the secrets as to why some forms of Strep A are associated with severe invasive infection.
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New Blood Test for Prostate Cancer Is 94% Accurate
A new blood test developed by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) can detect prostate cancer with 94% accuracy.
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Highest Quality Map of Sea Turtles’ Genomes Unveiled
Researchers reveal an incredibly detailed genetic map of two species, green and leatherback turtles, which is packed with surprises that might hold the key to their survival in a rapidly changing world.
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Could Microbes Revive Dead Zones From Catastrophic Fires?
Researchers have identified tiny organisms that not only survive but thrive during the first year after a wildfire. The findings could help bring land back to life after fires that are increasing in both size and severity.
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Environmental DNA Used to Survey Endangered Fish Population
Most endangered river species are difficult to detect and study due to lack of data on their habitat. Scientists have developed a new quantitative analysis technique, based on eDNA analysis, to record the presence of the endangered bitterling fish.
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New Epigenetic Editing Technique Could Improve Crops
Researchers have shown that epigenetic editing of the cassava plant lessens the symptoms of bacterial blight, potentially improving cassava yield for farmers.
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Tailoring Medication to DNA Leads to 30% Fewer Side Effects
Researchers have developed a "DNA medication pass" that associates a patient's genetic profile to drugs whose processing is influenced by DNA, enabling tailoring of drug dosage and a reduction in side effects.
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Gaucher Disease Might Protect Ashkenazi Jews Against TB
While studying tuberculosis (TB) susceptibility in zebrafish, scientists believe they have solved the query as to why Ashkenazi Jews are significantly more susceptible to a rare genetic disorder, and less susceptible to TB.
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Arteriosclerosis Found To Look Like an Autoimmune Disease
Arteriosclerosis has been found to bear great similarities to autoimmune diseases, suggesting that treatment methods for autoimmune diseases might also be effective in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
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