//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/cell_biology/ Cell biology news. Read the latest research news on cell biology and see related videos. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:53:23 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:53:23 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/cell_biology/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130404.htm An international consortium of scientists is using an unprecedentedly large database of canine DNA to take an unbiased look at how our furry friends evolved into the various breeds we know and love. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:04:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130404.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130350.htm Researchers have successfully created chimeric embryos containing a combination of human and pig cells. When transferred into surrogate pig mothers, the developing humanized kidneys had normal structure and tubule formation after 28 days. This is the first time that scientists have been able to grow a solid humanized organ inside another species, though previous studies have used similar methods to generate human tissues such as blood or skeletal muscle in pigs. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:03:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130350.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130345.htm In many animals, including ants, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) ensures normal brain function by controlling the movement of various substances in and out of the brain. Now, researchers have made the unexpected discovery that the BBB in carpenter ants plays an active role in controlling behavior that's essential to the function of entire ant colonies. The key is production in the BBB of a particular hormone-degrading enzyme. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:03:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130345.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130329.htm Genetic manipulation of a puzzling, miniscule bacteria that has lived in human mouths at least since the Middle Stone Age is elucidating the genes needed for its unusual lifestyle. These Patescibacteria in the human oral microbiome reside on the surface of another, larger host microbe. Found in many water and land environments, Patescibacteria in general lack the genes required to make many molecules necessary for life, such as the amino acids that make up proteins, the fatty acids that form membranes, and the nucleotides in DNA. This has led researchers to speculate that many of them rely on other bacteria to grow. In a new study, researchers present the first glimpse into the molecular mechanisms behind their relationship with their host cells. They also share details gleaned from fluorescent, time-lapse microsopic imaging of these bacteria as they bud and send out swarms of tiny progeny, only a fraction of which are able to establish a host relationship. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:03:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130329.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130309.htm When dairy cows are fed diets with reduced protein concentrations -- aimed at decreased environmental nitrogen pollution from their manure such as nitrate leaching, nutrient-laden run-off and ammonia volatilization -- their milk production can suffer. Supplementing the amino acid histidine may help in maintaining, and even increasing, milk and milk-protein yields. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:03:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130309.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105834.htm A new nanocomplex renders a tumor harmless -- and, on top of that, it trains the immune system to detect and eliminate metastases. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:58:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105834.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105827.htm 疱疹不仅是令人不快的,但可以在一些cases, also have dangerous complications and life-threatening consequences. A research team has now introduced a completely new approach for treating herpes. Their method is based on the inhibition of an enzyme that is needed for the release of newly formed virus particles from infected cells. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:58:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105827.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906161820.htm Scientists have identified a key part of a mechanism that annotates genetic information before it is passed from fathers to their offspring. The findings shed new light on genomic imprinting, a fundamental, biological process in which a gene from one parent is switched off while the copy from the other parent remains active. Errors in imprinting are linked to a host of diseases, such as the rare disease Silver-Russell syndrome along with certain cancers and diabetes. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:18:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906161820.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115617.htm Biomedical scientists have confirmed that newly discovered cells in the thymus are just like M cells, which are mostly known for their presence in the intestinal epithelium. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:56:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115617.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112450.htm Researchers have investigated how the behavior of an individual wheat plant under limiting light conditions influences the performance of the whole community. They assessed morphological and biomass phenotypes of single plants grown in mixtures under sunlight and a simulated canopy shade, and the relevance of these phenotypes for the monoculture community in the field. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112450.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112440.htm Human immune cells are capable of coordinating their own movement more independently than previously thought. Researchers discovered that immune cells do not just passively follow the chemical cues in their environment. Quite the contrary, they can also shape these cues and navigate in complex environments in a self-organized manner. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112440.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112437.htm A team of researchers has revealed that the Dumpy protein, a component of extracellular matrices -- or ECM -- is the key factor in regulating the stereotypic origami-like folding of wing-cell sheets. Their findings that wing cells never divide during folding nor do they exhibit spatially distinct behaviors suggest how external cues can create consistent 3D tissue structures. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112437.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112431.htm Mold and diseases caused by fungi can greatly impact the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. However, some fungi benefit their hosts by aiding plant survival. Colletotrichum tofieldiae (Ct) is a root mold which typically supports continued plant development even when the plant is starved of phosphorus, an important nutrient for photosynthesis and growth. Researchers studied a unique pathogenic strain of the fungi, called Ct3, which conversely inhibits plant growth. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112431.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155650.htm Male fruit flies don't usually like each other. Socially, they reject their fellow males and zero in on the females they discern via chemical receptors -- or so scientists thought. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:56:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155650.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125016.htm By adding a naturally-occurring polymer that makes wood more porous, scientists have engineered trees easier to disassemble into simpler building blocks. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125016.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125010.htm A new study has uncovered intriguing insights into the evolution of plant biology, effectively rewriting the history of how they evolved over the past billion years. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125010.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125007.htm Important progress for RNA research: A team has discovered a new ribozyme that can label RNA molecules in living cells. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125007.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124955.htm A new study has shown that a subtype of avian flu virus, endemic in poultry farms in China, is undergoing mutational changes, which could increase the risk of the disease being passed on to humans. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124955.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124935.htm Cancers, degenerative diseases: deregulation of our cells' internal communication pathways is at the root of many conditions. Microtubules -- microscopic protein filaments -- play a crucial role in controlling these exchanges. However, their mechanisms remain poorly understood. A team has identified a new mechanism, involving two proteins, that governs their growth. The discovery opens up unprecedented prospects for the development of new treatments that can act at the very heart of cells. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124935.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124848.htm Scientists profile the mucus of Cornu aspersum -- a snail species used in beauty product formulation and eaten as escargot -- and detail the composition of three unique types of secretions -- one that hydrates and protects its skin, another that works as a glue-like adhesive, and another that lubricates to allow the animal to move freely across surfaces. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:48:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124848.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901143610.htm 当战胜疾病,我们的免疫细胞需要再保险ach their target quickly. Researchers have now discovered that immune cells actively generate their own guidance system to navigate through complex environments. This challenges earlier notions about these movements. The researchers' findings enhance our knowledge of the immune system and offer potential new approaches to improve human immune response. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:36:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901143610.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124051.htm In a new study, researchers used mice to understand how DiNP affects pregnancy. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124051.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164439.htm Researchers have determined how Leishmaniasis vaccine candidates, created using mutated disease-causing parasites, prompt molecular-level changes in host cells that have specific roles in helping generate the immune response. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:44:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164439.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164228.htm Researchers have discovered some new and surprising ways that viral RNA and influenza virus are detected by human lung cells, which has potential implications for treating people affected by such viruses. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:42:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164228.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142901.htm An international team of marine scientists has studied the DNA of family groups from four different whale species to estimate their mutation rates. Using the newly determined rates, the group found that the number of humpback whales in the North Atlantic before whaling was 86 percent lower than earlier studies suggested. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:29:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142901.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142835.htm A research team identifies the mushroom body as a center for behavioral decisions in the insect brain. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142835.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121739.htm Patulin is a harmful mycotoxin produced by fungi typically found in damaged fruits, including apples, pears, and grapes. In a recent breakthrough, researchers identified a new filamentous fungal strain that can degrade patulin by transforming it into less toxic substances. Their findings provide important insights into the degradation mechanisms for patulin found in nature, and can lead to new ways of controlling patulin toxicity in our food supplies. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121739.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121712.htm 随着气候变化继续challen构成严重ges to ensuring sustainable food supplies around the world, scientists are looking for ways to improve the resilience and nutritional quality of potatoes. Scientists have assembled the genome sequences of nearly 300 varieties of potatoes and its wild relatives to develop more nutritious, disease-free, and weather-proof crop. A team has now created a potato super pangenome to identify genetic traits that can help produce the next super spud. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121712.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121624.htm 这是一个重大的发展,带来了希望to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide. Researchers have discovered new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism. The focus of their study lies within the star-shaped non-neuronal cells in the brain, known as 'astrocytes'. Furthermore, the group announced successful animal experiments using the newly developed drug 'KDS2010', which allowed the mice to lose weigh without dietary restrictions. 星期四,2023年8月31日12:16:24美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121624.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160828.htm Researchers generated large scale gene expression data to investigate the molecular networks that operate in one of the closest algal relatives of land plants, a humble single-celled alga called Mesotaenium endlicherianum. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:08:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160828.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131953.htm A member of an important class of ion channel proteins can transiently rearrange itself into a larger structure with dramatically altered properties, according to a new study. The discovery is a significant advance in cell biology, likely solves a long-standing mystery about an unusual feature of some ion channels and has implications for the development of drugs targeting these proteins and for drug delivery. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131953.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131950.htm Australian researchers have found an existing blood cancer drug can kill 'silent' HIV cells and delay reinfections -- a significant pre-clinical discovery that could lead to a future cure for the disease. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131950.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131911.htm A new study suggests that extreme dietary habits involving carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy. Researchers found that a low carbohydrate intake in men and a high carbohydrate intake in women are associated with a higher risk of all-cause and cancer-related mortality and that women with higher fat intake may have a lower risk of all-cause mortality. Their findings suggest that people should pursue a balanced diet rather than heavily restricting their carbohydrate or fat intake. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131911.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131708.htm Nanofitins, which are derived from a protein in an archaeal microorganism found in hot springs -- successfully neutralized SARS-CoV-2 in mice and were well-tolerated. When inhaled by the rodents, the engineered nanofitins, which inhibit the virus by binding to its spike proteins, were observed to quickly reach the lungs in high doses both preventing and clearing early infections, researchers report. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131708.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131655.htm Researchers have discovered a type of gut bacteria that might help improve insulin resistance, and thus protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes. The study involved genetic and metabolic analysis of human fecal microbiomes and then corroborating experiments in obese mice. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:16:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131655.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830130846.htm Researchers applied a new technology to generate the full inventory of mutations in the bacterial species Escherichia coli where the antibiotic rifampicin attaches to and disables an essential bacterial enzyme known as RNA polymerase (RNAP). Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:08:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830130846.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829141649.htm Researchers have shown that the content of diet in yeast, rather than caloric intake, influences yeast health in later stages of their lifecycle. The different diet placed cells on a path to age healthily and avoid aging pathologies, though they did not live longer. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:16:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829141649.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130023.htm A team of researchers has developed an innovative patient triage platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that the researchers say is capable of predicting patient disease severity and length of hospitalization during a viral outbreak. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130023.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125956.htm Selective targeting of cancerous cells poses major clinical challenges during cancer therapy. However, this limitation can be overcome by using bioengineered bacteria with highly optimized chemical modifications. A recent study demonstrates the use of chemically modified purple photosynthetic bacteria for the successful detection and elimination of colon cancer cells in a mouse model. The study also sheds light on the underlying mechanism of action. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125956.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125828.htm A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combating drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125828.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125823.htm Researchers have isolated a new strain of marine bacteria with unique characteristics from the ocean seabed. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125823.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828190656.htm High-quality sequencing of nearly the entire kakapo population is helping New Zealand to manage the health of this critically endangered species. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:06:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828190656.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162349.htm Findings can open up new avenues for targeted approaches toward therapeutic strategies against the malaria-causing P. falciparum that are aimed at stopping the parasite's life cycle progression and its sexual differentiation, thus blocking the transmission of the parasite into mosquitoes. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:23:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162349.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130356.htm Many songbirds use the earth's magnetic field as a guide during their migrations, but radiowaves interfere with this ability. A new study has found an upper bound for the frequency that disrupts the magnetic compass. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:03:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130356.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105517.htm Scientists have verified the anticancer effects of Kencur, a tropical plant of the ginger family, mainly grown in Southeast Asia, in cell and animal experiments. They found that Kencur extract and its main active components significantly inhibit cancer cell growth at the cellular and animal levels. Furthermore, the involvement of TFAM in the mechanism of action was confirmed. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:55:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105517.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825165925.htm Researchers have developed and demonstrated a new method for high-throughput single-cell sorting that uses stimulated Raman spectroscopy rather than the traditional approach of fluorescence-activated cell sorting. The new approach could offer a label-free, nondestructive way to sort cells for a variety of applications, including microbiology, cancer detection and cell therapy. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:59:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825165925.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825140357.htm The NSL (non-specific lethal) complex regulates thousands of genes in fruit flies and mammals. Silencing the NSL genes leads to the death of the organism, which gave the complex its curious name. Researchers have now discovered that the genes regulated by the NSL complex also include genes of the intraciliary transport system. This enables different cell types to form cilia on their surface, which are important for cell communication. The study shows that these genes are 'switched on' by the NSL complex, regardless of whether a particular cell has cilia or not. The researchers found that this class of cilia-associated genes is crucial for the function of podocytes. This is a highly specialized cell type of the kidney that, paradoxically, does not have cilia. These findings have important implications for ciliopathies and kidney disease. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:03:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825140357.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122024.htm Researchers see potential in educational settings for the newest official ChatGPT plugin, called Code Interpreter, they've found limitations for its use by scientists who work with biological data utilizing computational methods to prioritize targeted treatment for cancer and genetic disorders. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122024.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122022.htm Research has brought clarity to the longstanding question of how starch granules form in the seeds of Triticeae crops -- wheat, barley, and rye -- unlocking diverse potential benefits for numerous industries and for human health. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122022.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120153.htm A bitter taste in the mouth is often a symptom or side effect of illness, which may be the result of how the body reacts to pathogens. A new study sheds light on the mechanisms involved in the complex interplay between taste perception and immune function. Their work also highlights the potential of a sequencing tool for investigating epigenetic mechanisms that affect taste-cell gene expression. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:01:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120153.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111925.htm Researchers have discovered a novel approach for engrafting engineered cells into injured lung tissue. These findings may lead to new ways for treating lung diseases, such as emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and COVID-19. The two studies describe the methodologies for engineering lung stem cells and transplanting them into injured experimental lungs without immunosuppression. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:19:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111925.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111805.htm Researchers have discovered how proteins work in tandem to regulate 'treadmilling', a mechanism used by the network of microtubules inside cells to ensure proper cell division. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111805.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165403.htm Researchers are studying the signaling pathway that leads the parasite responsible for Chagas disease to transform and reproduce. They follow that pathway from the beginning when an uninfected kissing bug acquires the parasite by biting an infected mammal host all the way to the time the parasite develops in the insect's gut to be spread to people or animals through the bug's poop. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:54:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165403.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165402.htm In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, resulting in improved health and an extension of the mouse's lifespan. The research opens exciting possibilities for unlocking the secrets of aging and extending human lifespan. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:54:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165402.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122636.htm Researchers have identified a new pathway by which sugar is released by symbiotic algae. This pathway involves the largely overlooked cell wall, showing that this structure not only protects the cell but plays an important role in symbiosis and carbon circulation in the ocean. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:26:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122636.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122559.htm A discovery about how a common insect acquires a microbe that is essential for its growth may help in the control of an agricultural pest. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122559.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122549.htm Regulatory genes -- genes that control how other genes are used -- are responsible for 69% of the heritability of dairy cattle traits such as milk production and fertility, according to a new study. This contribution is 44% more than expected and much higher than previous studies of regulatory genes in humans. The findings, reported by a team of animal and human geneticists, could improve the efficiency of agricultural breeding programs. The study also helps solve the longstanding mystery of why mammalian genomes contain so much noncoding DNA. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122549.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111734.htm A new powerful antibiotic, isolated from bacteria that could not be studied before, seems capable of combating harmful bacteria and even multi-resistant 'superbugs'. Named Clovibactin, the antibiotic appears to kill bacteria in an unusual way, making it more difficult for bacteria to develop any resistance against it. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:17:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111734.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111732.htm Without a mirror, it can be hard to tell if you're blushing, or have spinach in your teeth. But one color-changing fish has evolved a clever way to keep watch on the parts of itself that lie outside its field of view -- by sensing light with its skin. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:17:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111732.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111728.htm Researchers have discovered how high-fat diets can change gut bacteria and alter digestive molecules called bile acids that are modified by those bacteria, predisposing mice to colorectal cancer. The findings bring scientists closer to understanding the causes of and how to prevent colorectal cancer. 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