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Hate Cilantro? Blame Your Genes

December 1, 2020

When it comes to the taste of cilantro in a spicy bowl of soup or wrapped up in a burrito, where do you stand? Do you find its taste refreshing? Or does it seem like you're eating a mouthful of soap? This seemingly-benign herb elicits a love-hate relationship for many people. New research indicates that your genes may dictate your initial reaction to the flavor of this green herb. … Read More

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New discovery shows human cells can write RNA sequences into DNA

11 June 2021

In a discovery that challenges long-held dogma in biology, researchers show that mammalian cells can convert RNA sequences back into DNA, a feat more common in viruses than eukaryotic cells.

Study finds brain areas involved in seeking information about bad possibilities

11 June 2021

Researchers have identified the brain regions involved in choosing whether to find out if a bad event is about to happen.

African great apes to suffer massive range loss in next 30 years

7 June 2021

A new study predicts massive range declines of Africa's great apes -- gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos -- due to the impacts of climate change, land-use changes and human population growth.

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Study evaluates potential causes of increased transmission in SARS-CoV-2 variants

20 June 2021

(American Society for Microbiology) Although two SARS-CoV-2 variants are associated with higher transmission, patients with these variants show no evidence of higher viral loads in their upper respiratory tracts compared to the control group, a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine study found. [...]

New technique allows for identification of potential drugs to fight resistant bacteria

20 June 2021

(American Society for Microbiology) Researchers from the Miami University in Ohio have optimized a new technique that will allow scientists to evaluate how potential inhibitors work on antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This technique, called native state mass spectrometry, provides a quick way for scientists to identify the best candidates for effective clinical drugs, particularly in cases where bacteria can no longer be treated with antibiotics alone. [...]

During COVID-19 pandemic, increased screen time correlates with mental distress

20 June 2021

(American Society for Microbiology) Increased screen time among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated with a rise in pandemic-related distress, according to research led by investigators at the Saint James School of Medicine on the Caribbean island nation, Saint Vincent. The increase in time spent viewing entertainment on a screen both prior to and during the pandemic was associated with a boost in anxiety scores. [...]

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‘Tree farts’ make up about a fifth of greenhouse gases from ghost forests

17 June 2021 - Maria Temming

Heat-trapping gases from dead trees play an important role in the environmental impact of “ghost” forests. [...]

Common parasite may help mussels survive heat waves

16 June 2021 - Sid Perkins

By whitening shells, the organism helps the shellfish stay cool on sunny days, a new study suggests. [...]

Sleep-friendlier lighting is on the way

15 June 2021 - Manasee Wagh

Chemists have created a new glowing material for LEDs. It should lessen how much near-bedtime lighting impairs your ability to nod off. [...]

Hate Cilantro? Blame Your Genes

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