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Consuming potato puree during prolonged exercise works just as well as a commercial carbohydrate gel in sustaining blood glucose levels and boosting performance in trained athletes.

Study reports the discovery of a compound that is capable of killing chemotherapy-resistant glioblastoma-initiating cells (GICs), raising hopes of producing drugs capable of eradicating refractory tumors with low toxicity.

The findings of a new study into lung development could help in creating novel treatments for premature babies.

Creatine serves as a molecular battery for immune cells by storing and distributing energy to fuel their fight against cancer, according to a new study.

University of Freiburg researchers discover a new principle – how cells protect themselves from mitochondrial defects.

Not-for-profit Jisc and the Microbiology Society announce a pilot transitional open access agreement. The "Publish and Read" deal will allow researchers at participating institutions to publish an unlimited number of open-access articles, as well as access to the society’s full portfolio in return for a cost neutral fixed fee.

New research using fruit flies suggests that blue light could damage cells and may accelerate aging.

A team of researchers led by Yale-NUS College has found evidence that metabolic dysfunction is a primary cause of Alzheimer's disease.

Scientists have put wheat varieties through a “Photosynthesis Olympics” to find which varieties have the best performing photosynthesis.

Scientists have discovered an antibiotic-free approach that could help prevent and treat one of the most widespread bacterial pathogens, using nanocapsules.