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- 13 January 2025
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Your Gut Bacteria Are in a Chemical Tug-of-War with Your Body

A recent study uncovers how gut bacteria and the body balance bile acids, influencing cholesterol and fat metabolism, with a potential impact on a range of diseases.
- 8 January 2025
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Diet, Microbes and Fat: A New Pathway Controlling Levels of Body Fat and Cholesterol

Research explores how gut bacteria team up with the host body to regulate bile acids, essential molecules that control digestion, cholesterol levels, and fat metabolism.
- 6 January 2025
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Hornwort genomes provide clues on how plants conquered the land

New research reveals insights into the genetic blueprints of hornworts, uncovering fascinating details about plant evolution and the early days of life on land.
- 6 January 2025
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Tiny Plants Reveal Big Potential for Boosting Crop Efficiency

Scientists have long sought ways to help plants turn more carbon dioxide (CO₂) into biomass, which could boost crop yields and even combat climate change. A group of unique, often overlooked plants...
- 12 December 2024
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Study Reveals Role of Allele Dosage in Improving Sweetpotato Traits

BTI study unveils how allele dosage impacts sweetpotato traits, offering new strategies for breeders to enhance yield and nutritional value.
- 5 December 2024
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Climate Change Threatens Global Food Supply: Scientists Call for Urgent Action

Plant scientists highlight the urgent need for global action against climate change's impact on food security, emphasizing climate-resilient crop development and collaboration.