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A New Way To Detect PFAS
A polymer-based test that can detect trace amounts of PFAS has been developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Unlocking Fossil Lipids as Oxygen-Producing Bacteria Biomarkers
Cyanobacteria are a key species in Earth's history, as they introduced atmospheric oxygen for the first time. The analysis of their evolution therefore provides important insights into the formation of modern aerobic ecosystems.
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Drug Trial Extends Progression-Free Survival for Some Colorectal Cancer Patients
A new drug combination could increase progression-free survival rates of metastatic colorectal cancer patients with a rare genetic tumor mutation.
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Protein Seals Plant Roots To Regulate the Uptake of Nutrients and Water
The identification of a protein that regulates nutrient and water uptake in plant roots could help develop climate-proof crops that require fewer chemical fertilizers.
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How an Unexpected Discovery in a University Pond Changed the DNA Rulebook
A recent discovery, published in PLoS Genetics, challenges the “rulebook” of DNA. We speak with the first author, Dr. Jamie McGowan, to learn about the accidental finding and what it means for synthetic biology.
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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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Researchers Uncover the Answer to Protein Mystery
Researchers from the University of Bergen (UiB) have uncovered that proteins use a common chemical label as a shield to protect them from degradation, which in turn affects motility and aging.
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We All Move Like Electric Fish
Johns Hopkins scientists are the first to demonstrate that a wide range of organisms, even microbes, perform the same pattern of movements in order to sense their surroundings.
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Small Diet Change Can Cut Carbon Emissions and Improve Health
Making one small diet change -- chicken instead of beef, plant milk instead of cow's milk -- could significantly curb carbon emissions and increase the healthfulness of your diet, according to a new study.
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New Liquid Crystal Elastomer Fiber Makes Shape-Shifting Fabrics a Reality
Researchers have developed a new fiber, named FibeRobo, that can reversibly change its shape in response to different temperature stimuli.
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