Obesity changes gut microbiota, causing immune cells to age prematurely and secrete a protein which weakens bones
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Behavioral Fever Helps Fight Parasitic Infections
Infected fruit flies use behavioral fever against deadly parasitoid wasps.
Molecules found in wood could make pesticides more efficient
Scientists in Finland have developed a method that can achieve a tenfold increase in pesticide retention on farmed crops.
A new biomaterial shields nerves from inflammation, aiding spinal cord injury
Scavenging harmful reactive oxygen species, this new biomaterial reduces inflammation and promotes nerve regeneration in spinal cord injury.
High yield, eco-friendly rice reduces methane emissions by 70%
A new rice variety that combines high yield with low methane emissions could help farmers tackle climate change.
New species shows dinosaurs were early risers in the Northern Hemisphere
The oldest North American dinosaur fossils ever found reveal dinosaurs ruled the northern hemisphere earlier than scientists believed.
The multi-decade collapse of a massive Antarctic ice sheet
Such rapid changes haven’t been accounted for in model projections, meaning sea level estimates are subject to uncertainty.
Can coral evolution keep pace with climate change?
Scientists explore how corals could adapt to climate change to survive, but stress that cutting emissions is crucial for their future.
New plastic material fully degrades in the ocean
A new material designed to dissolve only in salt water could help us prevent the accumulation of microplastics in the seas.
Reducing bacterial skin infections with harmless zaps of electricity
Scientists use mild electrical currents to treat skin infections, presenting an antibiotic-free solution amid rising antimicrobial resistance.
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