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Rice is best known as one of the world's most important food crops, but scientists have now shown it could also help inspire a new generation of smart materials.
MIT researchers have discovered that a naturally occurring amino acid found in many protein-rich foods may help the intestine repair itself after damage.
A routine experiment with a new single-cell DNA sequencing method turned into a surprising scientific twist when researchers stumbled upon a bizarre genetic code in a microscopic pond organism.
Over time, however, it can contribute to serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, arthritis, and even cancer. Inside the body, this process is driven by immune cells that release chemical signals to respond to injury or infection. The researchers wanted to see whether pairing these compounds could reduce inflammatory signals more effectively than using them individually.
Nearly a century ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered that almost all galaxies are receding from the Milky Way. Using advanced computer simulations, the researchers discovered that the matter surrounding the Local Group is arranged in a broad, flattened structure that stretches tens of millions of light-years across. According to lead researcher Ewoud Wempe, the study represents the first detailed attempt to determine the distribution and motion of dark matter in the area around the Milky Way and Andromeda.
