Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have shown in mice that intestinal microbes, collectively termed the gut microbiome, may affect the course of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Drilling Deeper
A new study shows Americans are drilling deeper than ever for fresh water.
ORNL Scientists Make Fundamental Discovery to Creating Better Crops
A team of scientists led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered the specific gene that controls an important symbiotic relationship between plants and soil fungi, and successfully facilitated the symbiosis in a plant that typically resists it.
Lots of Lead in the Water? Maybe Manganese Is to Blame
Manganese is not a particularly toxic mineral. In fact, people need a little in their diets to remain healthy.
When You Spot One Driving Hazard, You May Be Missing Another
When people notice one traffic hazard, they are less likely to see a simultaneous second hazard, according to new research from North Carolina State University.
Targeting Old Bottleneck Reveals New Anticancer Drug Strategy
The enzyme ribonucleotide reductase is a bottleneck for cancer cell growth.