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Intestinal Bacterium Akkermansia Curbs Obesity
A dominant and useful
bacterium called Akkermansia
muciniphila is present in
the intestinal system of all
humans, from babies to the
elderly. This microorganism
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Same Musicians Play a Brand New Tune: Unusual Interplay of Signaling Pathways Shapes Critical Eye Structure
A small ensemble of
musicians can produce an
infinite number of melodies,
harmonies and rhythms. So
too, do a handful of
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Engineered Biomaterial Could Improve Success of Medical Implants
Expensive, state-of-the-art
medical devices and
surgeries often are thwarted
by the body's natural
response to attack something
in the tissue that appears
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Serotonin Mediates Exercise-Induced Generation of New Neurons
Mice that exercise in
running wheels exhibit
increased neurogenesis in
the brain. Crucial to this
process is serotonin
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Now We Know Why Old Scizophrenia Medicine Works on Antibiotics-Resistant Bacteria
May 18, 2013 — An old medicine for schizophrenia is effective at treating something completely different than it was designed for: antibiotic-resistant bacteria. So far it has been a mystery how this old ... > full story -
How Individuality Develops: Experience Leads to Growth of New Brain Cells
May 9, 2013 — How do organisms evolve into individuals that are distinguished from others by their own personal brain structure and behavior? Scientists have now taken a decisive step towards clarifying this ... > full story -
Soy and Tomato May Be Effective in Preventing Prostate Cancer
May 8, 2013 — Tomatoes and soy foods may be more effective in preventing prostate cancer when they are eaten together than when either is eaten alone, said a new ... > full story -
Differences Between 'Marathon Mice' and 'Couch Potato Mice' Reveal Key to Muscle Fitness
May 8, 2013 — Using "marathon" and "couch potato" mouse models, researchers have discovered that microRNAs link the defining characteristics of fit muscles: The abilities to burn fuel and switch between muscle ... > full story -
New Technique to Track Cell Interactions in Living Bodies Developed
May 6, 2013 — Researchers have developed a new technique to see how different types of cells interact in a living ... > full story -
Critical Link in Mammalian Odor Detection Identified
May 6, 2013 — Researchers at the Monell Center have identified a protein that is critical to the ability of mammals to smell. Mice engineered to be lacking the Ggamma13 protein in their olfactory receptors were ... > full story -
Epilepsy Cured in Mice Using Brain Cells
May 3, 2013 — Epilepsy that does not respond to drugs can be halted in adult mice by transplanting a specific type of cell into the brain, researchers have discovered, raising hope that a similar treatment might ... > full story -
Human Brain Cells Developed in Lab, Grow in Mice
May 3, 2013 — A key type of human brain cell developed in the laboratory grows seamlessly when transplanted into the brains of mice, researchers have discovered, raising hope that these cells might one day be used ... > full story -
Scientists Revolutionize Creation of Genetically Altered Mice to Model Human Disease
May 2, 2013 — Scientists have efficiently created mouse models with multiple gene mutations in a matter of weeks. Because the method does not require embryonic stem cells, the approach also could allow any animal ... > full story -
New Imaging Technique to Visualize Bio-Metals and Molecules Simultaneously
May 2, 2013 — Metal elements and molecules interact in the body but visualizing them together has always been a challenge. Researchers have now developed a new molecular imaging technology that enables them to ... > full story
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