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Why Does Sourdough Have Such a Unique Flavor?
A staple of lockdown kitchens and bakeries across the world, sourdough is famed for its unique, tangy flavor. New research, presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2023 conference, has identified what makes sourdough taste so good.
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Gene Discovery Could Sow the Seeds for Downy Mildew-Resistant Grapes
Researchers at Cornell have discovered a new grape downy mildew resistance gene – giving the wine and grape industry a powerful new tool to combat this devastating disease.
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Mycena Can Invade Living Hosts
New research from the University of Copenhagen demonstrates that bonnets can also find their ways into young, healthy trees and plants, where they try to cooperate.
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Viral Reprogramming of Cells Can Increase Risk of Cancers
Researchers have unpicked the mechanism behind how Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus reprograms immune cells, increasing inflammation and making an individual vulnerable to cancer development.
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Mammalian Cells Eat Bacteria-Killing Viruses To Survive
A recent study from Monash University has revealed that bacteriophages may also provide a symbiotic benefit to mammalian cells, promoting cellular growth and survival.
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Food Production Fungi May Lead to Novel Probiotics
Many strains of fungi have been used and selected by the food industry for their capacities to ferment and produce flavors. According to a new study, 2 fungi used to produce food products have potential probiotic effects on gut inflammation.
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Chloroplasts Unveiled as Key Players in Plant Immunity
Scientists have long known that chloroplasts help plants turn the sun’s energy into food, but a new study shows that they are also essential for plant immunity to viral and bacterial pathogens.
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When Buying Meat, Shoppers Prioritize Personal Health Over Animal Welfare, Say Researchers
Researchers at the University of Bonn are investigating conflicting goals in animal husbandry. Human health appears to be the most important priority.
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Specialized T Cells May Trigger Severe Asthma Attacks in Older Men
Scientists have uncovered a group of immune cells that may drive severe asthma. These cells gather in the lungs and appear to cause the most harm in men who develop asthma in later life.
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Bacterial Influence on Insect Fertility: A Potential Tool for Disease Control
Certain strains of Wolbachia bacteria can be used to reduce the number of disease-carrying mosquitos, helping control the spread of viruses including dengue and Zika.
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