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Diet Impacts the Sensitivity of Gut Microbiome to Antibiotics, Study Finds
Antibiotics save countless lives each year from harmful bacterial infections — but the community of beneficial bacteria that live in human intestines, known as the microbiome, frequently suffers collateral damage.
Discovery in Gallium Nitride A Key Enabler of Energy Efficient Electronics
Gallium nitride, a semiconductor that revolutionized energy-efficient LED lighting, could also transform electronics and wireless communication, thanks to a discovery made by Cornell researchers.
Virtual Human Hand Simulation holds Promise for Prosthetics
Whatever our hands do—reaching, grabbing or manipulating objects—it always appears simple.
AI Identifies Genes Linked to Heart Failure
Genetic research led by Queen Mary University of London could open the way to earlier identification of people at risk of heart failure and to the development of new treatments.
New Genes Identified in Hearing Loss, Providing Treatment Hope
A new study published today in The American Journal of Human Genetics has identified 44 genes linked to age-related hearing loss giving a much clearer understanding of how the condition develops and potential treatments.