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Ovarian Cancer Tied to Bacteria Colonization of Microbiome
Researchers have found that a specific colonization of microbes in the reproductive tract is commonly found in women with ovarian cancer.
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Benefits of Vitamin D May Depend on Body Weight
Researchers have found new evidence that vitamin D may be metabolized differently in people with an elevated body mass index (BMI). The study is a new analysis of data from the VITAL trial, a large nationwide clinical trial that investigated whether taking vitamin D or marine omega-3 supplements could reduce the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, or stroke.
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Toxins From Amazonian Spider Show Potential for Drug Discovery
Characterizing the proteins in the venom of an Amazonian spider has shown that some of its toxins could be useful as pharmaceuticals or biological insecticides.
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Breast Milk Composition Impacted by Living Environment
Living in a greener environment has an impact on the composition of oligosaccharides in a mother's breastmilk, which in turn may affect the infant’s health.
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Safer Gene Drive Testing and Development
Gene drives designed for mosquitoes have the potential to curb the spread of malarial infections that cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. A new system for testing and developing gene drives in the laboratory and safely converting them into tools for potential real-world applications has been developed.
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Micro-Sized Polyethylene Particles Show Adverse Effects on Cells
Exposure to high doses of micro-sized polyethylene has adverse effects on cells, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds.
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B Cell "Graduate" Requirement Mystery Solved
The "admissions process" for B cells entering germinal centers to mature during virus infection changes over time. New research has identified why this is.
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Novel Filtration Membrane Highly Efficient in Treatment of Acidic Wastewater
Researchers have developed a novel catalytic template-assisted interfacial polymerization strategy to prepare a highly permeable acid-resistant nanofiltration membrane for acidic wastewater treatment.
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Multipotent Progenitor Cells Replace Blood Cells Lost in Emergency Situations
Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center have discovered that a certain population of progenitor cells replace blood cells lost after infections or blood loss.
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Breakthrough in Fight Against Legionnaires’ Disease
A new study of domestic and hospital drinking water systems found Legionella in 41% of samples – with researchers making a key connection between the pathogen’s co-existence with a "host" microorganism in all samples tested.
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