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Milk and wheat proteins identified as potent defenses against cholera

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A glass of milk and a slice of bread do not look like medicine. But a new study from UC Riverside suggests that certain proteins in common foods can make it far harder for cholera bacteria to take hold in the gut, at least in mice. The research found that diets high in casein, the … Read more

99-million-year-old dinosaur tail found preserved inside amber fossil

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The fossil comes from Kachin State in northern Myanmar, a region known for its rich amber deposits. While amber from this area has long been used for jewellery, it has gained scientific importance in recent years with the discovery of ancient insects and now, preserved vertebrates. However, much of the amber is sold in jewellery … Read more