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Nancy D. Lamontagne
Nancy D. Lamontagne is a science writer and editor at Creative Science Writing based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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More than meets the eye: Researchers uncover the microbial secrets of dry eye
March 26, 2024
Insights into the ocular microbiome could have implications beyond eye health.
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Study suggests that estrogen may drive nicotine addiction in women
March 25, 2024
Research findings open the door to targeted therapies for controlling nicotine use.
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Study links long-term consumption of deep-fried oil with increased neurodegeneration
March 25, 2024
Animal study suggests deep-fried oil disrupts liver-gut-brain connections.
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Researchers uncover key biomolecule involved in whooping cough infection
March 25, 2024
Potential drug and vaccine strategies could target crucial glycan to fight pertussis.
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New compound offers hope for deadly tropical disease
March 24, 2024
Schistosomiasis drug candidate overcomes limitations of current treatment.
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Bedrest may affect cholesterol dynamics differently depending on age
March 24, 2024
Unraveling physical inactivity’s effects on the body could lead to new ways to mitigate its negative effects.
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How cells respond to altered gravity
March 28, 2023
For the first time, researchers show that the protein modifier SUMO helps cells adjust to microgravity stresses.
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Global analysis of coronavirus protein research
March 26, 2023
Coronavirus-related structure determinations provide a clear metric that could help countries redirect research efforts.
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Thicker glycocalyx barrier helps cancer evade immune system
March 26, 2023
New findings could improve effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy.
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Critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections
March 26, 2023
New research could lead to drug that susceptible people take before infection starts.
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Heart benefits of walnuts likely come from gut
March 25, 2023
Gut microbe gene expression provides new insights into how eating walnuts may lower cardiovascular risk.
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How sugar substitutes disrupt liver detoxification
April 5, 2022
In laboratory experiments, sweeteners impaired protein that rids the body of toxins and processes drugs.
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Study reveals how deadly tick disease spreads
April 5, 2022
Multistate analysis reveals an increasing risk for Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreaks.
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Scientists identify cancer biomarkers in breast milk
April 4, 2022
Proteins could one day allow breast cancer screening to be done with a blood test.
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Plant compound shows promise for alleviating food allergies
April 2, 2022
Study uncovers new drug targets for treating other allergic disorders.
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Gene changes and long-haul COVID
April 30, 2021
Airway cells exposed to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein exhibited persisting changes in gene expression.
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A sensor for fast, inexpensive on-site Ebola detection
April 29, 2021
Technology requires no special storage; could also be useful for detecting COVID-19.
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Could corals use sound to communicate?
April 28, 2021
New evidence presented at the ASBMB annual meeting suggests they might have genes involved in receiving or emitting sound.
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Pesticide exposure and COVID-19 susceptibility
April 26, 2021
Inflammation-induced mechanism might be linked with higher infection risk for veterans and people with metabolic disorders.
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What's the best way to identify male hemp seedlings?
May 18, 2020
More accurate sex determination could increase yields and lower the price of CBD.
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Insights into why loud noise is bad for your health
May 13, 2020
Mouse studies reveal how noise exposure affects heart health and can lead to cancer-related DNA damage.
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Scientists use bacteria to help plants grow in salty soil
May 1, 2020
Method could be scaled up to help farmers improve crop yield in areas with increased soil salinity.
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Tube worm slime displays long-lasting, self-powered glow
April 28, 2020
Marine organism’s bioluminescence could inspire new eco-friendly, long-lasting light sources.