The giraffe’s gut microbiome is made up of a variety of bacteria and fungi, and is largely determined by the giraffe’s ...

Plant and animal foods rich in vitamin A include liver, sweet potatoes, spinach, cantaloupe, eggs, and many more. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that supports vision, the immune system, and major ...

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a protein that transports cholesterol in the blood. High levels of Lp(a) in the blood can increase the likelihood of plaques or blood clots forming in the arteries. As ...

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The calcium binding protein S100 family in humans contains 21 known members, with each possessing a molecular weight between 10 and 14 kDa. These proteins are characterized by a unique ...

We examine how a complex transcription network composed of seven ‘master’ regulators and hundreds of target genes evolved over a span of approximately 70 million years. The network controls biofilm ...

Figure 1. A basic summary cladogram showing the relationships of the amniotes. Modified from Davies et al. (2012). Figure 3. Phylogeny of opsin-based photopigment genes. Vertebrate ancient (VA) opsin ...

Our bodies are home to lots of microorganisms, many of which are found throughout the gut. Gut microbes play important roles in human health, where they cooperate with our own cells to develop the ...