A Dutch study indicates that just one ten-second kiss may pass on as many as 80 million bacteria. Dutch scientists found that couples who kissed nine times a day were more likely to share saliva bacteria. Previous studies indicate that the human mouth may host over 700 different bacterial species. The new research shows that […]
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Italy is emerging as a leader in technological innovation through the development of 3D-printed food. At ENEA’s research laboratory in Oricola, scientists are converting plant cells and food waste into so-called “edible inks,” which are then used to produce nutrient-rich cereal bars, confectionery, and small honey spheres. Main features of the technology: Cell-Based Cultivation in
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Scientists at Touro University Nevada have found that small blood particles, known as extracellular vesicles (EVs), play a key role in transporting certain hormones throughout the body. Physical exercise can enhance this process. Key Players in Hormone Transport and Exercise Effects The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, provides new insights
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Washington State University researchers found a way to block a key viral protein, stopping viruses from entering cells.. This breakthrough suggests a promising new avenue for developing future antiviral treatments. Published in Nanoscale, the study explored blocking a key molecular interaction herpes viruses use to invade cells, in a collaboration between the School of Mechanical
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A research team from Switzerland and Japan has closely examined how the virus behaves. Using a self-developed microscopy technique, the scientists can focus on the outer surface of human cells in a Petri dish, allowing them to observe in real time the precise moment an influenza virus enters a living cell. Led by Yohei Yamauchi,
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In a major breakthrough, scientists have identified over 100 new human viruses within 252 gut microbes, creating the first living model of the “gut virome”—previously known only through DNA fragments. This discovery could help unlock treatments for chronic health conditions. While researchers have long studied bacteriophages in the gut through DNA sequencing, they have rarely
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A Terasaki Institute team led by Dr. Jucaud, with Dr. Ye from UT San Antonio, developed a microfluidic biosensor for real-time antibody monitoring. This method could streamline monoclonal antibody production, cut costs, and improve patient access. The study is featured in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics. Rising Demand for Monoclonal Antibodies Highlights Need for Real-Time
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BEIJING (WSYX) — Scientists have shown that genetically modified human stem cells can delay aging symptoms in monkeys, potentially paving the way for treatments aimed at age-related decline in humans. Stem Cell Therapy Cuts Aging Signs in Monkeys Without Side Effects Over a 44-week period, researchers treated cynomolgus monkeys with senescence-resistant mesenchymal progenitor cells (SRCs)
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In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully transferred a courtship behavior from one species to another, causing the recipient to perform the foreign action as if it were innate. While cross-species gene transfers have previously influenced traits, this marks the first time an entirely new behavior has been genetically introduced into another animal. Rewiring the
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Your feet are thriving hubs for microbes. The spaces between your toes are loaded with sweat glands, and when enclosed in socks and shoes, they trap moisture in a warm, humid environment perfect for microbial growth. In fact, each foot can harbor a miniature rainforest of bacteria and fungi, with anywhere from 100 to 10
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