Engineering crop immunity from a receptor in pomelo fruit
Synthetic receptors derived from the pomelo fruit can help crops become immune to thousands of pathogens.
Sep 12
Synthetic receptors derived from the pomelo fruit can help crops become immune to thousands of pathogens.
Aug 29
Smoker gut bacteria reduce bowel inflammation in ulcerative colitis
Mouth bacteria that settle in the guts of smokers activate helper T-cells that counter inflammation in ulcerative colitis.
Jun 6
How group size affects cooperation: Insights from brain science
Using the prisoners dilemma game, brain scientists showed that larger group size reduces cooperation.
May 22
Strong emotions plus non-REM sleep equals longer-lasting perceptual memories
Perceptual memories linked to positive emotions, such as joy or happiness, are strengthened during sleep, specifically during periods of deep non-REM sleep.
Feb 20
Gut bacteria in babies predict childhood food allergies
Scientists found that one-month-old infants with certain gut bacteria were less likely to develop food sensitivities and food allergies later in childhood.
Dec 5
Nanopores in deep-sea hydrothermal vents and the origin of life
“Naturally occurring selective nanopore ion channels in deep-sea hydrothermal vents are similar to ion channels found in cells and could help explain the origin of life.
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