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Pregnancy-associated Malaria Vaccine Candidate Passes First Test
A vaccine against fatal pregnancy malaria shows promising results in the first tests in humans.
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Biomarker Links Cancer Progression to Genome Instability
A new Tel Aviv University study identifies elevated levels of a protein called ubiquilin-4 as a new biomarker for genome instability.
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AI Outperformed Humans in Cervical Precancer ID
A computer algorithm that can analyze digital images of a woman’s cervix and accurately identify precancerous changes that require medical attention could revolutionize cervical cancer screening, especially in low-resource settings.
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Unique Role for tRNA-derived RNA Fragments in Parasites
A new molecular regulatory mechanism has been observed in unicellular parasites for the very first time. tRNA-derived fragments do not act as brakes in the cell apparatus, but as 'stimulants': they boost protein production after periods of stress.
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Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment Linked to Fecal Pollution
A new study indicates that fecal pollution can largely explain the increase in resistant bacteria often found in human-impacted environments.
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3D Genome Reveals How the Brain Detects Different Scents
Researchers have used advanced genomic tools to uncover an ingenious mechanism that underlies the brain’s ability to distinguish different smells.
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Candy or Carrots?
Given a choice between indulgent and healthy foods, what will most people pick? The answer may depend on what other foods sit nearby on the grocery shelf,
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Microbial Metabolite of Berries Shows Anti-inflammatory Properties
A microbial metabolite, Urolithin A, derived from a compound found in berries and pomegranates, shows anti-inflammatory properties in mice offering potential for inflammatory bowel disease therapies.
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Modern Techniques Shine Light on Ancient Proteins
Researchers have studied the protein and lipid composition of a mammoth bone found near the Yana River in northeastern Siberia.
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Maize Genome Analysis to Fuel Improvements in the World’s Most Important Grain
A new collaboration between industry and academia has successfully completed de novo genome assembly for the maize population, which involves 26 cultivars found in the United States. Maize is the world’s most important grain based on production volume, which makes it a particularly critical crop to understand in order to support growing global demands.
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