Key points:
- A gut microbe called Turicibacter reduces weight gain in mice on a high-fat diet.
- The microbe reduces blood sugar and levels of fat in the blood.
- Fatty diets prevent Turicibacter from thriving in the gut.
Impact: If…
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The Gut Bacteria That Put the Brakes on Weight Gain in Mice
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Prognostic outcome of extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma: a nationwide cohort
Zucca, E. & Bertoni, F. The spectrum of MALT lymphoma at different sites: biological and therapeutic relevance. Blood 127, 2082–2092. https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2015-12-624304 (2016).
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An evaluation of the comparative effectiveness of the RIPASA and Alvarado scoring systems in diagnosing acute appendicitis: a cross-sectional study
Gopal, S., Tejas, A. P. & Rohit, K. Comparison of RIPASA and Alvarado scoring systems in diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Int. J. Appl. Res. Oct-Nov. 2 (12), 767–692 (2016).
Walczak, D. A. et…
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Gazing into the mind’s eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly
Despite the nursery rhyme about three blind mice, mouse eyesight is surprisingly sensitive. Studying how mice see has helped researchers discover unprecedented details about how individual brain cells communicate and work together to create…
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A multi-gene mouse model reveals new mechanisms of Hirschsprung disease
During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a “second brain” – the enteric nervous system (ENS) – which controls the movement of food and waste through the gut. But a combination…
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Scientists crack genetic code behind deadly diseases
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have uncovered hidden genetic links that explain how major diseases develop. The discovery could revolutionize the understanding and treatment of complex conditions…
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A stormy ocean voyage yields insights on the global carbon cycle
Bites from billions of tiny mouths
The team also looked at the fate of this marine snow as it sank beyond the ocean surface, at depths between 200 and 500 meters. They found that the number of particles smaller than 0.5 mm roughly doubled over…
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New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO – UN News
- New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO UN News
- Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 49, ending December 6, 2025 | FluView Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
- Flu…
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Handbook on tuberculosis laboratory diagnostic methods in the European Union
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Europe. High-quality laboratory diagnosis of TB is the basis for both individual patient treatment and surveillance.
In 2007, a survey of existing mycobacterial laboratory services…
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Repurposed radiotherapy scans to guide prostate cancer treatment • healthcare-in-europe.com
This supports the idea that predictive biomarkers for adaptive radiotherapy may not require new scans or technology, only better use of the data we already collect
Zhuolin Yang
University of Edinburgh scientists examined daily imaging data from…
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