Science

Gut microbes release cancer-fighting bile acids that block hormone signals

Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites…

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Growing wildflowers on disused urban land can damage bee health

Wildflowers growing on land previously used for buildings and factories can accumulate lead, arsenic and other metal contaminants from the…

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Southern shrews shrink in winter

Newly published research from UNC Greensboro biology professor Dr. Bryan McLean and colleagues shows that the masked shrew, a small,…

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New study finds surprising way to curb college-aged drinking harms — without cutting alcohol

Young adults -- particularly college students -- are more likely than any other group in the U.S. to engage in…

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Rise and shine: Natural light lessens morning fatigue

Sleep is a necessary part of people's daily routine, but modern lifestyles and technology have ushered in an era of…

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‘Internet of nature’ helps researchers explore the web of life

A novel paper led by Dr Ulrich Brose of the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Friedrich…

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Breaking a century-old physics barrier: perfect wave trapping with simple cylinders

A joint research team from POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) and Jeonbuk National University has successfully demonstrated the…

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European bird declines linked to range of climatic conditions experienced

New research suggests conservation efforts could more effectively identify and protect bird species at greatest risk from climate change by…

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FDA clears IND for clinical trial testing switchable CAR-T therapy in patients with autoimmune diseases, without chemotherapy

Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines, the drug discovery division of Scripps Research, announced today that the FDA has cleared their…

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Drug pollution alters salmon migration

In the largest study of its kind to date, a team of international researchers has investigated how pharmaceutical pollution affects…

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