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Bacterial Immune System Makes Them More Susceptible to Antibiotics
A research team has now shown how the immune system enhances the effect of specific antibiotics against the cholera pathogen Vibrio cholerae.
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Novel Nanotherapy Can Prevent Allergic Reactions
Besides avoiding allergens, no methods exist to prevent allergic reactions. Nanotherapy selectively targets immune cells responsible for allergic responses. In a pilot study, therapy prevented anaphylaxis in all mice exposed to an allergen.
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Are Nitrites and Nitrates Bad for Us?
Dr. Duane Mellor, an award-winning registered dietitian, explains the differences between nitrites and nitrates and why some health experts are concerned about them.
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University of California, Davis, To Open Center for Alternative Meat and Protein
The University of California, Davis is opening a new center for alternative meat and protein that will work towards large-scale commercialization and technological advancement of alternative proteins.
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Cell Line Development Is Transforming the Future of Seafood Production
Explore how advances in food cultivation techniques make safer food alternatives possible while allowing marine wildlife to remain in the ocean to restore and replenish their populations.
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Why Chicken Farms Help Breed Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Driven by the overuse of antibiotics, different bacteria species in the same community can exchange antimicrobial-associated genetic material.
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The Perfect Astronaut Meal Might Be a Vegan Salad
The perfect meal for astronauts on long journeys may be a sweet potato salad, according to a new paper.
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Aquaponics vs Hydroponics
This article highlights the key differences between hydroponic and aquaponic growing systems, their current applications and future perspectives on their role in sustainable farming.
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Genetic Modification Techniques and Applications
Manipulating genetics has helped mankind in numerous ways. In this article, we consider genetic modification strategies, including genome editing and genetic engineering, the techniques used to achieve them and purposes to which they are applied.
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Bacteria Use Tiny Syringes To Inject Their Hosts
Many bacterial pathogens use small injection apparatuses to manipulate the cells of their hosts, such as humans, so that they can spread throughout the body. To do this, they need to fill their syringes with the relevant injection agent.
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