Biological Phenomena: News and Research on Biological Phenomena

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Could fecal transplants be the new way to fight cancer?

One person's waste could be another's shot at fighting cancer. The idea may sound far-fetched, but it is gaining momentum in cancer care. Researchers are testing fecal microbiota transplants as a way of changing the gut's ...

Your gut remembers every diet

The summer holidays are often a time of excess. Rich food, larger portions and more frequent social eating are part of the season. Once it's over, many people feel the urge to compensate. Brief flits with juice cleanses, ...

New commentary calls for evidence-backed dietary guidelines

A new commentary says the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans give undue prominence to meat, dairy, and "bad" fat, and risk the public's health. The Viewpoint article, titled "When Nutrition Science is Ignored/Potential ...

Racism packs a punch for those enduring it over a lifetime

Black Americans die younger than their White counterparts, with an estimated 1.63 million "excess" deaths having occurred between 1999 and 2020. These excess deaths are predominantly attributable to chronic conditions like ...

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