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Microbial enzymes are the key to pectin digestion in leaf beetles: Researc
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Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): A research team shows in a new study how leaf beetles could successfully use new and previously indigestible food sources in the course of evolution. The insects acquired enzymes from microorganisms via horizontal gene transfer that enabled them to degrade p
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Study shows age often plays bigger role than genetics in gene expression,
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Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): Our genetics, the environment and our age all play important roles in our health, but which of these is the most important? A new study suggests that in many cases, age plays a more important role than genetics in determining which genes in our bodies are tu
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Study: Novel treatment effective for bladder cancer
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Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): An epigenetics drug currently being used for the treatment of blood cancers and rare sarcomas can stop the growth of bladder cancer by activating the immune system, reports a new study in mice. The drug is now being tested in a national clinical trial for pa
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'Fear of Missing Out' among college students is linked to illegal behaviou
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Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): Most people experience the fear of missing out (FoMO) on rewarding and enjoyable experiences at some point in their lives. According to a new study, the degree to which someone experiences FOMO is associated with their risk of engaging in maladaptive behavio
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Study reveals students who repeat a grade experience more bullying
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Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): Students who have repeated a grade have higher risks of being victims of bullying in countries around the world, according to a new study of nearly half a million students.
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Fossil reveals Pterosaur relatives before they evolved wings: Study
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Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): A new study of a tiny Triassic fossil reptile first discovered over 100 years ago in the northeast of Scotland has revealed it to be a close relative of the species that would become pterosaurs' iconic flying reptiles of the age of the dinosaurs.
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Study examines positions of college football players for risk of injuries
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Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): A new study examines the brains of college football players to determine the levels of traumatic brain injury (TBI) biomarkers by position. The study throws light on which positions are most sensitive to increases in brain damage indicators. Biomarkers are p
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Researchers find hospital readmission rate higher in women than men after
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Philadelphia [US], October 5 (ANI): Researchers discovered that the healthcare system provides good quality treatment for younger heart attack survivors in a new study of younger heart attack victims in Ontario, Canada; nevertheless, there are significant differences between men and women.
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Ancient chemistry explains why ATP is universal energy unit used by all li
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London [UK], October 5 (ANI): According to a new study by Nick Lane and colleagues at University College London, UK, a straightforward two-carbon molecule may have been a key participant in the evolution of metabolism before the appearance of cells. The discovery may shed light on the earlie
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Study looks at why late-night eating increases obesity risk
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Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): Obesity afflicts approximately 42 percent of the U.S. adult population and contributes to the onset of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. While popular healthy diet mantras advise against midnight snacking, few studies have c
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Study: Urban forests have fewer bird species than rural
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Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): According to a new study conducted by Lund University in Sweden, cities have a negative impact on bird diversity. Even if the forest areas are of equal quality, urban woodlands have far fewer bird species than rural forests.
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Research suggests dogs can detect stress in humans
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Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): According to a new study conducted by Queen's University Belfast researchers, dogs have the ability to detect stress in humans from their sweat and breath.
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