Exposure to microbiota, or microorganisms such as bacteria, in the early stages of life plays a crucial role in establishing
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Flaxseed fiber ferments in gut to improve health, reduce obesity: Flaxseed supplements increase ‘good’ bacteria and fatty acids in mouse study
Research in mice suggests that fermentation of flaxseed fibers in the gut changes the microbiota to improve metabolic health and
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Fight or flight: Serotonin neurons prompt brain to make the right call
Known for its role in relieving depression, the neurochemical serotonin may also help the brain execute instantaneous, appropriate behaviors in
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Synthetic flaxseed derivative helps heart function in septic mice
Sepsis is a life-threatening systemic inflammatory condition that develops in response to infection. One of its major complications is cardiovascular
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Body-painting protects against bloodsucking insects
A study by researchers from Sweden and Hungary shows that white, painted stripes on the body protect skin from insect
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300 blind mice uncover genetic causes of eye disease
Hundreds of new genes linked to blindness and other vision disorders have been identified in a screen of mouse strains.
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Scientists unveil promising new HIV vaccine strategy
A new candidate HIV vaccine from Scripps Research surmounts technical hurdles that stymied previous vaccine efforts, and stimulates a powerful
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Scientists decode mechanism of remembering — and forgetting — in fruit flies
It’s a common expression to say that your brain is full. Although the brain doesn’t literally fill up, in recent
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The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms
Lavender works its relaxing magic all around us: from garden borders to bath bombs to fabric softener. But why not
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Recovering from a heart attack? Hold the antibiotics, mouse study suggests
The community of microorganisms that live in the human gut has been shown to confer all kinds of health benefits.
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