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Short-Lived Volcanic Landmass Offers Some Microbial Surprises
A short-lived volcanic island offered a rare opportunity to study early microbial colonizers and to their surprise, researchers discovered a unique microbial community that metabolizes sulfur and atmospheric gases, similar to those at hot springs.
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New Tumor Maps Give an Unprecedented Look at Colorectal Cancers
Researchers are creating maps of colorectal cancers in unprecedented detail to increase our understanding of the dynamics of the disease.
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A New Way To Transport Gene Therapies Across the Brain’s Barrier
Researchers have developed a way to move therapies across the brain’s protective membrane to deliver brain-wide therapy with a range of biological medications and treatments.
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Insects Seen as a Sustainable Future Food Source by Most
In response to a survey, 58% of participants said they believe that insects could become an alternative and sustainable source of protein in the future and therefore think that they could become part of our diet.
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How Stress Affects Habanero Peppers
Researchers report that stressful conditions change the levels of natural compounds in peppers. The results could have ramifications for growing peppers and for their shelf life after harvest.
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45 Unexplored Genes Associated With Body Mass Index
New research identifies 45 genes whose gene expression is associated with body mass index (BMI), many of which have not been explored in obesity research before, after conducting a study using a multiethnic cohort.
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Body's Thermostat Controlled by Gut Microbes
Researchers have hypothesized that the gut microbiome could be responsible for body temperature fluctuations, both in healthy people and in sepsis patients.
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A Smartphone App Improves Memory Recall in Small Study
Researchers have demonstrated that a new smartphone application helps to significantly improve memory recall, which could prove beneficial for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment.
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New Technique Could Accelerate Cornea Transplants
A newer technique for preparing corneal tissue for transplantation has been shown to be safe and effective, while providing a faster and smoother process than the traditional technique, according to researchers.
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Genomic Testing Could Boost Treatment for Childhood Deafness
Advances in understanding the many different genetic causes of childhood-onset hearing loss indicate that genomic testing could assist in treatment planning, including optimal timing of treatment.
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