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In vertebrate retina cells, the majority of glucose is metabolized into lactate rather than being metabolized in the mitochondria. Understanding the mechanism behind this may improve our understanding of age-related macular degeneration.

Triclosan, added to toothpaste and mouthwash to kill bacteria, can inadvertently makes such cells stronger.

An analysis of cervical precancers over a period of seven years showed that two strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) that have been targeted by vaccination since 2006 have declined, accounting for a smaller proportion of cervical disease, according to newly published research.

When diners read menus with healthy food options printed in a typeface that appears handwritten, they were more likely to believe that the food was better for them, made of better ingredients, and prepared with more care than similar items printed in machine-style fonts.

A new study led by Salk Institute scientists suggests that high-fat diets fuel colorectal cancer growth by upsetting the balance of bile acids in the intestine and triggering a hormonal signal that lets potentially cancerous cells thrive.

A new form of synthetic DNA expands the information density of the genetic code, that likely preserves its capability for supporting life, according to a new study. By expanding the genetic alphabet from four letters to eight, researchers demonstrate the ability to double the information density in DNA.

The discovery will help doctors identify the small number of women at most risk who require intervention to prevent stillbirth. This will allow the majority of women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy who are at a low risk to carry on their pregnancy normally.

Phenotypic screening of a curated library of plant extracts has revealed a compound with neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. The compound is found in a plant dubbed the "holy herb."

The findings are described in a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

A promising way with important challenges.