Breakthrough discovery offers hope for reducing infections in cystic fibrosis patients
University of Queensland researchers have identified an opportunity to reduce infections in people living with cystic fibrosis. Professor Matt Sweet, ...
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Heat shock protein protects bacteria from plasma treatment
A heat shock protein protects the cells against protein clumping. It degrades, however, over longer treatment periods. Plasmas are used, ...
Micronutrient deficiencies linked to gut microbiome shifts and antibiotic resistance
University of B.C. researchers have uncovered startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life ...
Is maple syrup the ultimate natural sweetener? Researchers say it's more than just tasty!
In a review article published in the journal Heliyon, scientists have provided a detailed overview of the nutritional, pharmacological, and ...
Is soil mineral content impacting human growth and nutrition?
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers examined the relationship between soil mineral content and health status among ...
Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?
In a recent study published in Food Research International, researchers explore the nutrient profiles of next-generation plant-based foods. Study: Designing healthier ...
Do edible gastropod land snails contain toxic mineral elements?
In a recent study published in the Toxics journal, researchers explored the presence of toxic and possibly toxic minerals in ...
AI tool promises to accelerate the development of gene therapies on a large scale
An artificial intelligence (AI) program may enable the first simple production of customizable proteins called zinc fingers to treat diseases ...
New biosensing platform detects SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in five minutes
Rapid, cheap and accurate tests continue to be essential for epidemiological surveillance and for health services to monitor and contain ...
SARS-CoV-2 virus alters the composition of breast milk, research shows
A research team from the University of Huelva in collaboration with the MilkCORONA initiative has demonstrated that the SARS-CoV-2 virus ...