A mutant protein found in humans with colon cancer blocks a pathway that regulates proliferation and expansion of cells, increasing amounts of bacterial species associated with the development of colon cancer.
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Collagen Fibers Encourage Cell Streaming by Balancing Individual Aggression with Collective Cooperation
Collagen is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up skin, bone, tendons and other soft tissues.
Drinking More Sugary Beverages of Any Type May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk
People who increase their consumption of sugary beverages—whether they contain added or naturally occurring sugar—may face moderately higher risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Stanford Scientists Uncover Genetic Similarities Among Species That Use Sound to Navigate
Insect-eating bats navigate effortlessly in the dark and dolphins and killer whales gobble up prey in murky waters thanks in part to specific changes in a set of 18 genes involved in the development of the cochlear ganglion — a group of nerves that transmit sound from the ear to the brain, according to a study by researchers at Stanford University.
Major NIH Grant Will Support Early Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease Via Skin Testing
Much less invasive than current dependence on examining cerebrospinal fluid.
Artificial Gut Aims to Expose the Elusive Microbiome
The microbiome is a collection of trillions of bacteria that reside in and on our bodies.
