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A massive survey of fungi used for pest control has uncovered over 5,200 clusters of genes that can produce chemicals, most of which are completely unknown to science. This vast, untapped chemical library could lead to new, sustainable pesticides that protect crops without harming the environment.
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Researchers have found that a specific sugar molecule (sulfated polysaccharide) can change how new blood vessels form during bone repair, offering a new way to treat a painful bone disease called osteonecrosis. This discovery challenges the current approach of simply trying to grow more blood vessels and points to a more effective therapy that reprograms the healing process itself.
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A new study reveals that when viruses (phages) are transferred during a fecal transplant, they are not just along for the ride but actively swap genes between gut bacteria. This hidden genetic exchange could be a major factor in whether the transplant succeeds or fails, a possibility that has been largely ignored until now.
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