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Using cryo-EM structure determination, molecular dynamics simulations, and electrophysiological analyses, researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica of the Chinese Academy of Sciences ...

The students in Bostian Elementary School science teacher Brandy Hunt’s class got a hands-on lesson about what happens after they eat a meal. “This activity was a review, a hands-on activity at the ...

Currently, the relevance of studying serine proteases secreted by exocrine glands into the bloodstream is increasing due to the increased interest in research related to protease-activated receptors ...

From fast nerve signals to microbial metabolites, scientists are uncovering the biological conversations between the gut and brain that may explain chronic pain, weight gain, and neurodegenerative ...

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If social media is anything to go by, psyllium is the unexpected nutrition icon of 2025. The ingredient, which is available in husk, powder or capsule form, has achieved virality for its ability to ...

The stomach is not the only one digesting lunch — so are microbes. Every time someone eats, an entire ecosystem inside their gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and boosting the ...

You’re not the only one digesting your lunch—so are your microbes. Every time you eat, an entire ecosystem inside your gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and boosting your ...

From boosting heart health to helping reduce the risk of certain chronic illnesses (like type 2 diabetes), the benefits of walking every day abound. But does walking help digestion? As a dietitian, I ...