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Gut bacteria make neurotransmitters to shape the newborn immune system

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter serotonin to…

2 years ago

New study reveals the genetics of human head shape

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and KU Leuven have discovered a suite of genes that influence head shape in…

2 years ago

Microplastics’ shape determines how far they travel in the atmosphere

Micron-size microplastic debris can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents, and their shape plays a crucial…

2 years ago

Immune cells shape their own path

When fighting disease, our immune cells need to reach their target quickly. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology…

2 years ago