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A recent study has unlocked the secrets of amino acid metabolism in tea plants, revealing the pivotal role of nitrogen assimilation in root tissues and the long-distance transport of key amino acids to leaves. This discovery offers a pathway to enhance tea's flavor and health benefits, providing a foundation for improving tea cultivation practices and potentially elevating the quality of tea beverages.

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A pivotal study illuminates the genetic blueprint of Chinese cabbage, focusing on the critical phase of leaf initiation. The research uncovers the molecular choreography of gene expression that directs the development of the plant's characteristic leafy head, offering new insights into the formation of this vital agricultural crop.

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A pivotal study has shed light on the genetic underpinnings of cucumbers' ability to withstand waterlogging. The research identifies a key gene, CsPrx73, which is instrumental in the development of adventitious roots and the neutralization of harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS), offering a promising avenue for improving crop resilience in waterlogged conditions.

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Most football fans who have witnessed racism among fellow spectators at sporting matches in recent years have failed to report it, a new University of South Australia study has found.

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The lack of culturally safe health screening for people who are transgender and gender diverse (TGD) is putting them at greater risk of cancer going undetected, but nurse practitioners could be trained to help close the gap.

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Certain drugs used to treat urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia with Lewy bodies, according to a study published in the June 19, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine have found that the practical and brief SAGE test was easily incorporated into primary care providers’ visits. The free Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam (SAGE) developed by Ohio State researchers is designed to detect early signs of cognitive, memory or thinking impairments. It evaluates a person’s thinking abilities and helps physicians to know how well their brain is working.

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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that safety interventions – such as walkers, grab bars, ramps and other home modifications – allow many stroke survivors to keep living independently in their homes and may reduce their risk of death.

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A CHLA study finds that older and younger kids with cerebral palsy have comparable gait improvements after single event multilevel surgery.

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.