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How plants synthesize salicylic acid
The pain-relieving effect of salicylic acid has been known for thousands of years. Besides being a…
Researchers study protein ancestors to understand their role in growth
‘Resurrecting’ the ancestors of key proteins yields evolutionary insights into their role in human cells and…
Gene for acid-sensitive ion channel identified
In the human body the salt content of cells and their surrounding is regulated by sophisticated…
Interbreeding turned grey squirrels black
New research has shed new light on why some grey squirrels are black. Click…
Schrödinger's cat with 20 qubits
Dead or alive, left-spinning or right-spinning — in the quantum world particles such as the famous…
Enterovirus antibodies detected in acute flaccid myelitis patients
A new study analyzing samples from patients with and without acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) provides additional…
Researchers identify glial cells as critical players in brain's response to social stress
Exposure to violence, social conflict, and other stressors increase risk for psychiatric conditions such as depression…
Mode of delivery at birth may play key role in shaping the child's skin microbiome
In a new study, investigators found that bacterial genera in children were more similar to those…
High-fat diet and gut bacteria linked to insulin resistance
Researchers have discovered how our choice of diet can weaken our gut immune system and lead…