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White individuals disproportionately affect the environment through their eating habits by eating more foods that require more water and release more greenhouse gases through their production compared to foods black and Latinx individuals typically eat.

A new class of membranes has been shown to aid the regeneration of tissue and bone, and appears to be a viable solution for periodontitis therapies.

Researchers recently decoded the sea grape genome to learn about the plant's unique morphology and assist farmers in proper cultivation of the succulent seaweed.

A comparison of seven European countries shows that the amount of antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater reflects the prevalence of clinical antibiotic resistance in the region.

When the algorithm detects the risk of lapsing is high, it sends a special coaching message that matches the reasons that someone is at risk. The predictions get better over time as the app learns a user's behavioral patterns.

Aging is a risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis (OA), a chronic disease characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage leading to pain and physical disability. Recently, scientists found that a protein factor, CBX4, could help to cure osteoarthritis in mice, after four years of work.

Scientists are looking at the mixture of ingredients bees use to collect and retain pollen as a model for a bioinspired glue because of its unique adhesive properties and ability to remain sticky through a range of conditions.

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington’s or Parkinson’s disease are associated with misfolded and aggregated proteins. Researchers have discovered a new mechanism used by cells to protect themselves.

Chemical engineers at EPFL have developed an online tool that can accurately assign genes and proteins to unknown “orphan” reactions, which are a major headache for biotechnology, drug development, and even medicine.

A genetic disorder in which the protein Alpha-1-antitrypsin is not produced requires sufferers to endure frequent blood transfusions. To obtain the correct dose of protein, blood from 900 donors is required. Now, a group of researchers has found a way to produce the Alpha-1-antitrypsin protein in mammalian cells.