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Bacteria Control the Further Development of the Microbiome Themselves
A research team has now used the example of the sea anemone Nematostella vectenis to investigate how the microbiome develops together with the host.
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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older People
Older people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, reports a new study that highlights the biological mechanisms related to the impact of diet on cognitive health.
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Vitamin B12 Boosts Cell Reprogramming Efficiency
Researchers at IRB Barcelona discover that vitamin B12 significantly boosts the efficiency of cellular reprogramming, thus holding promise for regenerative medicine.
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Study Reveals How Bacteria Can Help Cats Communicate
Families of bacteria living in a cat's anal glands can produce odors that help them communicate.
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Drug-Like Molecule Extends Lifespan and Ameliorates Pathology in Worms
Researchers at the Buck Institute have identified a new drug-like molecule that keeps mitochondria healthy via mitophagy, a process that removes and recycles damaged mitochondria in multicellular organisms.
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Yucatán’s Underwater Caves Conceal a Diversity of Microbial Life
With help from an experienced underwater cave-diving team, researchers have constructed the most complete map to date of the microbial communities living in the submerged labyrinths beneath Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.
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Can Strength Training Protect Against the Risks of a High-Protein Diet?
Is strength training responsible for mitigating the risks of a high-protein diet in althletes? A new study, published in eLife, suggests it might be.
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Firefighter Study Reveals the Body's Response to Intense Physical Exercise
By studying training firefighters, researchers have revealed hundreds of molecular changes as our bodies respond to intense physical exercise.
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Understanding the Relationship Between Anxiety and the Gut Microbiome
Interactions among microorganisms within the human gut may be associated with increased anxiety levels in people with depression, according to research led by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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Gut Microbiota Can Prevent or Create Inflammation of the Prostate Gland
Recent studies indicate that inflammation is one of the causes of the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Inflammation may result from past infections, but also from the state of functioning of the intestinal microbiota.
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