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Fasting Reshapes Gene Expression in Mice

In a murine study, scientists have shown how time-restricted eating influences gene expression across more than 22 regions of the body and brain.
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Microprotein Increases Feeding Activity in Mice

Fat tissues contain thousands of previously unidentified microproteins, one of which has been shown to increase appetite in mice.
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Small RNAs Found To Boost Salmonella's Virulence

New research has shown how small RNAs help Salmonella bacteria express virulence genes during infection.
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Engineered Proteins Store Cellular “Memories”

Researchers have developed a technique to allow cells to produce long protein chains that encode particular cellular events, which can then be read under a microscope.
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Technology Locates Gene Activity and Proteins Across Tissues

A novel method of recording gene activity patterns and the presence of key proteins in cells across tissues could enable the creation of data-rich organ "maps".
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Cellular Alterations in Six Neurodegenerative Diseases Studied

Cellular alterations in six different neurodegenerative diseases may have common origins in a series of common processes, according to new research.
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Walnut Consumption Improves Mental Health, According to Students

A new clinical trial of undergraduate students during their university studies has shown positive effects of walnut consumption on self-reported measures of mental health and biomarkers of general health.
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Study Tracking Resistant Breast Cancer Cells Could Lead to New Treatments

Tracking the cancer cells that evade chemotherapy has revealed new insights into their metabolism, potentially opening doors for new treatments.
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New Organizing Principles of the Genome Discovered

A research team has identified the physical principles behind the organization of the genome in a new paper.
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Smart Molecular Glue Ensures the Nucleus Is Correctly Positioned for Cell Division

Researchers from Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and ETH Zurich have discovered how proteins in the cell can form tiny liquid droplets that act as a smart molecular glue.
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