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A prospective study sought to determine if daily consumption of sweetened dried cranberries changed the urinary proteome and fecal microbiome.

For the detection of lipids indicative for diseases, healthy and sick organisms are typically compared quantitatively. This comparison requires reliable and detailed information about the structure and composition of lipids from tissue samples - and to this end researchers from the BioTechMed-Graz initiative have developed a tool which is presented in the current issue of Nature Methods.

Scientists have discovered that two new classes of histone modifications couple cellular metabolism to gene activity.

Chinese scientists have established the synthesis of a member compound, which is especially promising in killing pancreatic cancer stem cells.

Discarded plastic bottles could one day be used to build stronger, more flexible concrete structures, from sidewalks and street barriers, to buildings and bridges, according to a new study.

In the late 1970s, the United States banned the production of an assortment of synthetic pesticides, insulators, coolants and flame retardants due to their toxicity and the fact that they stick around for a long time. However, nature makes compounds similar to these toxic human-made substances – and that could be a concern.

Triclosan, banned in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels and wipes in the U.S. but still allowed in toothpastes, has been shown to accumulate in toothbrush bristles and is readily released when users switch toothpastes, potentially prolonging users’ exposure to the compound.

Researchers have shown that rice grown in polluted conditions can have raised levels of methylmercury and consequently some types of infant rice cereal could also contain amounts of methylmercury that could pose a health risk.

Lonza’s MODA-EM™ Version 3.3 software enables microbiology Quality Control (QC) laboratories to comply with new regulatory guidelines.

See-through solar materials that can be applied to windows represent a massive source of untapped energy. Together with more traditional rooftop units, they could nearly meet U.S. electricity demand and drastically reduce the use of fossil fuels.