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Specialized T Cell Population Has a Unique Survival and Death Mechanism

Researchers found that MAIT cells have a unique survival and death mechanism compared to other types of T cells.
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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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Can a Vegan Diet Adequately Nourish Dogs?

There are now products to match nearly every lifestyle and price point pet owners demand, including vegan formulations. New research shows at least two human-grade, lightly cooked vegan diets provide adequate nutrition for dogs.
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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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Myeloid Cells Can Harbor HIV for Years Even With Therapy

HIV can persist in a subset of white blood cells even if the patient is taking antiretroviral therapy, reports a new study.
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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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Cell Population That Causes Graft Versus Host Disease Identified

Researchers at the Carbone Cancer Center have identified the cells that can cause graft versus host disease, the most common complication of bone marrow transplants.
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