A study led by a researcher at the University of Stirling has identified microscopic organisms that may be crucial to the survival of coral reefs.
Ecology
Apr 5, 2024
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Alaska is on the front lines of climate change, experiencing some of the fastest rates of warming of any place in the world. And when temperatures rise in the state's interior—a vast high-latitude region spanning 113 million ...
Ecology
Jan 3, 2024
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Researchers at the Faculty of Biology at TUD Dresden University of Technology have investigated the interaction between genes and nutrition using the fruit fly as an example. Their results are surprising and show that minimal ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 23, 2023
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Chitin (kai'tin) and healthy fats from insects appear to contribute to healthy gut microbiota and are strong sources of protein and nutrients, according to a paper co-authored by a Colorado State University researcher and ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 20, 2023
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The faba bean genome, which at 13 billion bases is more than four times the size of the human genome, has been sequenced for the first time and is published in Nature. This is an extraordinary technical achievement and crucial ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 8, 2023
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A Monash University study has found that removing a single, essential, dietary amino acid provides tolerance to chemicals such as nicotine.
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 14, 2022
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Take a common form of yeast, a 3D printer, and some clever science, and what do you have? A versatile and nutritious food system for tomorrow's discerning space traveler.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 4, 2022
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Many animals, including humans, have a preference for nutrient-balanced diets. Among all essential nutrients, multicellular organisms need to consume the building blocks of proteins, called amino acids, in order to build ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 21, 2022
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A new paper from Whitehead Institute researchers reveals how mice sense an essential amino acid called leucine, which many people get from eating fish, eggs, or nuts. Down the line, the work could inform research into creating ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 6, 2022
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A Rutgers scientist is part of an international team that has determined the process for incorporating selenium—an essential trace mineral found in soil, water and some foods that increases antioxidant effects in the body—includes ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jun 17, 2022
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