Life Sciences and Chemistry
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The roots of food security
Roots are the most underestimated parts of a plant, even though they are crucial for water and nutrient uptake and consequently growth. In a world of changing…
'Good' bacteria keep immune system primed to fight future infections
The investigators show that “good” bacteria in the gut keep the immune system primed to more effectively fight infection from invading pathogenic bacteria….
How to shoot the messenger
Cells rely on a range of signalling systems to communicate with each other and to control their own internal workings. Scientists from the European Molecular…
Incorrectly Folded Fibers
Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, type-II diabetes, and prion diseases like BSE all involve the deposition of amyloid fibrils in tissues and organs….
Gene family found to play key role in early stages of development
The study is published in the January 24, 2010, advance online issue of the journal “Nature Cell Biology.”“Having clear knowledge of embryonic development and…
Why humans outlive apes
The same evolutionary genetic advantages that have helped increase human lifespans also make us uniquely susceptible to diseases of aging such as cancer, heart…