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Nutrients are substances used by organisms to live and grow. Humans acquire nutrients through dietary intake and proper nutrient intake is essential for the human body to properly function. Major classes of nutrients include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
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MAR 23, 2020Earth & The Environment
Grasslands cover over 30% of Earth's landmass and account for the majority of cropland globally. Yet, new research p ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanMAR 22, 2020Earth & The Environment
New research published in Nature Communications shows evidence of a recently discovered source of carbon in the Arctic, ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanMAR 17, 2020Microbiology
Intestinal stem cells help regenerate the lining of the intestine, and that lining or epithelium plays a number of criti ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 12, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers found a use for the zika virus; they treated advanced tumors of the central nervous system of three elderly ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 10, 2020Cancer
A study published recently in Scientific Reports suggests a novel technique to make chemotherapy more effective. Th ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanMAR 09, 2020Microbiology
Scientists studying microbial life near a hydrothermal vent were surprised to find Chlamydiae bacteria.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 01, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
The microbes in our gastrointestinal tract carry their own genomes and can produce and secrete molecules that have an ef ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 01, 2020Microbiology
The microbes in our digestive tract can affect human health in many ways.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 28, 2020Drug Discovery & Development
For some time now, Citicoline has been known for its ability to improve memory and reduce cognitive decline. A primary i ...Written By: Annie LennonFEB 27, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
New research has added to the evidence that suggests that dietary restriction has health benefits.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 23, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Bacterial enzymes can serve many processes, from breaking down pollutants and digesting foods to metabolizing drugs.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 22, 2020Clinical & Molecular DX
Algae is an essential plant-like organism. They contribute to the diet of some marine animals and supply necessary oxyge ...Written By: Abbie ArceFEB 21, 2020Earth & The Environment
Iron is one of the limiting factors for biological production in oceans around the world. Phytoplankton depend on i ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanFEB 13, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Researchers in Brazil have discovered a very unusual virus infecting amoeba in an artificial lake called Lake Pampulha i ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 29, 2020Earth & The Environment
Based on current Earth models, which project warming seas and nutrient depletion, scientists widely believe that ph ...Written By: Tiffany DazetJAN 29, 2020Chemistry & Physics
When it comes to foods with a controversial reputation, milk isn't your usual suspect. First and foremost, we humans ...Written By: Daniel DuanJAN 29, 2020Health & Medicine
Did your new year’s resolution include opting for a healthier diet? When making changes to your diet, it’s i ...Written By: Tiffany DazetJAN 29, 2020Cardiology
The common controversy over whether eating eggs is bad for heart health may finally have been dissolved thanks to new fi ...Written By: Annie LennonJAN 20, 2020Microbiology
Concrete is the second most widely consumed resource on the planet (after water), and it has a massive carbon footprint.Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 19, 2020Microbiology
Cyanobacteria are microscopic blue-green algae. These naturally occurring microbes are common, but can also grow into to ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 18, 2020Cancer
Have you fallen for the turmeric craze? That little orange root that yellows your fingers when you peel it has become ve ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJAN 07, 2020Microbiology
Humans might have a critical dependence on the microbes in their guts, but it seems that not all animals do.Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 02, 2020Cancer
In order to mimic the microenvironment of a tumor in the human body, researchers from Kyoto University have developed a ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanDEC 28, 2019Health & Medicine
In an effort to get heart-healthy, many people have experienced the painful after-effects of an intense workout. Weather ...Written By: Abbie Arce
MAR 23, 2020
Earth & The Environment
Grasslands cover over 30% of Earth's landmass and account for the majority of cropland globally. Yet, new research p
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
MAR 22, 2020
Earth & The Environment
New research published in Nature Communications shows evidence of a recently discovered source of carbon in the Arctic,
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
MAR 17, 2020
Microbiology
Intestinal stem cells help regenerate the lining of the intestine, and that lining or epithelium plays a number of criti
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 12, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers found a use for the zika virus; they treated advanced tumors of the central nervous system of three elderly
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 10, 2020
Cancer
A study published recently in Scientific Reports suggests a novel technique to make chemotherapy more effective. Th
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
MAR 09, 2020
Microbiology
Scientists studying microbial life near a hydrothermal vent were surprised to find Chlamydiae bacteria.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 01, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
The microbes in our gastrointestinal tract carry their own genomes and can produce and secrete molecules that have an ef
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 01, 2020
Microbiology
The microbes in our digestive tract can affect human health in many ways.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 28, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
For some time now, Citicoline has been known for its ability to improve memory and reduce cognitive decline. A primary i
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
FEB 27, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
New research has added to the evidence that suggests that dietary restriction has health benefits.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 23, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Bacterial enzymes can serve many processes, from breaking down pollutants and digesting foods to metabolizing drugs.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 22, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
Algae is an essential plant-like organism. They contribute to the diet of some marine animals and supply necessary oxyge
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
FEB 21, 2020
Earth & The Environment
Iron is one of the limiting factors for biological production in oceans around the world. Phytoplankton depend on i
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
FEB 13, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Researchers in Brazil have discovered a very unusual virus infecting amoeba in an artificial lake called Lake Pampulha i
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 29, 2020
Earth & The Environment
Based on current Earth models, which project warming seas and nutrient depletion, scientists widely believe that ph
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
JAN 29, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
When it comes to foods with a controversial reputation, milk isn't your usual suspect. First and foremost, we humans
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
JAN 29, 2020
Health & Medicine
Did your new year’s resolution include opting for a healthier diet? When making changes to your diet, it’s i
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
JAN 29, 2020
Cardiology
The common controversy over whether eating eggs is bad for heart health may finally have been dissolved thanks to new fi
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 20, 2020
Microbiology
Concrete is the second most widely consumed resource on the planet (after water), and it has a massive carbon footprint.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 19, 2020
Microbiology
Cyanobacteria are microscopic blue-green algae. These naturally occurring microbes are common, but can also grow into to
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 18, 2020
Cancer
Have you fallen for the turmeric craze? That little orange root that yellows your fingers when you peel it has become ve
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JAN 07, 2020
Microbiology
Humans might have a critical dependence on the microbes in their guts, but it seems that not all animals do.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 02, 2020
Cancer
In order to mimic the microenvironment of a tumor in the human body, researchers from Kyoto University have developed a
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
DEC 28, 2019
Health & Medicine
In an effort to get heart-healthy, many people have experienced the painful after-effects of an intense workout. Weather
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce