The makeup of our microbiomes the unique communities of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that live in and on us have been linked, with varying… Read More »How local microbes restructure body chemistry
In previous studies, added sugars have been shown to increase cardiovascular disease risk. Beverages such as sodas, sports drinks and fruit-flavored drinks are the largest… Read More »Drinks with added sugar increases heart disease
The precursor of our planet, the proto-Earth, formed within a time span of approximately five million years, shows a new study from the Centre for… Read More »New study shows Earth formed much faster than previously thought
People rely on a highly tuned sense of touch to manipulate objects, but injuries to the skin and the simple act of wearing gloves can… Read More »Highly sensitive sensors show promise in enhancing human touch
A new group of antibiotics with a unique approach to attacking bacteria has been discovered, making it a promising clinical candidate in the fight against… Read More »Antibiotics discovered that kill bacteria in a new way
The field of synthetic biology does not only observe and describe processes of life but also mimics them. A key characteristic of life is the… Read More »Researchers have developed a Reproductive genome from the laboratory
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Transmission of diseases from wildlife to livestock is a common threat in Alberta, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists. Foothills in the… Read More »The transmission of disease from wildlife to livestock
Masting, the process by which trees vary the amount of seeds they produce year by year, is a characteristic of many forest tree species, including… Read More »Climate warming agitate tree seed production
Algae and photosynthesis bacteria have been doing the same for even longer, all with remarkable efficiency and resiliency. It’s no wonder, then, that scientists have… Read More »Scientists unriddle the mystery of photosynthesis
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