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| A growing number of studies link gut microbiota to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Host diet and macronutrients are key mediators that link the interactions between host and gut microbiota. Circulating palmitic acid (PA) primarily originates from diet and endogenous synthesis, and elevated level is typically correlated with an increased risk of CVD. However, it is unknown if gut microbiota modula... more |
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| Recently, a groundbreaking study published in PNAS uncovers the critical role of the protein ZC4H2 in regulating synaptic activity and cognitive function, offering new hope for treating ZC4H2-associated rare disorder (ZARD), a debilitating neurodevelopmental condition. The research, led by Dr. MAO Bingyu and colleagues from the Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, identifi... more |
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| Birds are the most diverse group of terrestrial vertebrates, and their rapid adaptive radiation has long been a fascinating phenomenon. The flexible adaptation to food resources and the exploitation of new food sources undoubtedly played crucial roles in avian diversification, which stems from the evolution of avian nutritional perception. Frugivory plays a crucial role in avian ecology, with m... more |
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| A new study published in PNAS reveals that chronic exposure to artificial light at night (LAN) can trigger depression-like behaviors by activating a specific neural pathway in the brain.The study, conducted on tree shrews— diurnal mammals genetically close to primates that are active during the day like humans—offers critical insights into how nighttime light may disrupt mood regulation, pote... more |
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