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Genetic risk is associated with differences in gut microbiome
Children with a high genetic risk of developing type 1 diabetes have different gut microbiomes than children with a low risk, according to a...
Targeting cell division in pancreatic cancer
Study provides new evidence of synergistic effects of drugs that inhibit cell division and support for further clinical trials.
Lab-based dark energy experiment narrows search options for elusive force
An experiment to test a popular theory of dark energy has found no evidence of new forces, placing strong constraints on related theories.
Traumas change perception in the long-term
Adults who have experienced maltreatment as children have a changed perception of social stimuli. Traumatized people found touch stimuli less comforting than people who...
Circulation of water in deep Earth’s interior
The existence of water in deep Earth is considered to play an important role in geodynamics, because water drastically changes the physical properties of...
Uncertainty in greenhouse gas emissions estimates
National or other emissions inventories of greenhouse gases that are used to develop strategies and track progress in terms of emissions reductions for climate...
When a diseased liver disrupts the brain
The liver plays a vital role as a filter in the body. But what happens when it malfunctions? Researchers performed a detailed analysis of...
Type of brain cell involved in stuttering identified
Researchers believe that stuttering -- a potentially lifelong and debilitating speech disorder -- stems from problems with the circuits in the brain that control...
Scientists uncover mystery of DNA methylation
To a large extent, DNA methylation, which regulates vital cell functions, is still a big mystery to the scientific world. Now,, scientists have developed...
Innovative valve train saves 20% fuel
Scientists have developed an innovative, electrohydraulically actuated valve train for internal combustion engines, that enables completely free adjustment of stroke and timing, while at...