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Ethanol-Making Microbe Tied to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

A study adds to evidence linking gut bacteria to liver conditions in people who don’t drink excessive amounts of alcohol.

Ethanol-Making Microbe Tied to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

A study adds to evidence linking gut bacteria to liver conditions in people who don’t drink excessive amounts of alcohol.

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How Flour Type Affects Sourdough Starters

Niki Spahich, PhD | Dec 1, 2023 | 4 min read

By studying various sourdough starters and sequencing their microbial menageries, researchers generated useful information for people wanting to experiment in their kitchens and classrooms.

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Baking Soda Boosts T Cells’ Ability to Fight Leukemia

Rachael Moeller Gorman | Nov 2, 2020 | 4 min read

Infusions of donor T cells to fight the cancer often fail, but sodium bicarbonate can counter lactic acid produced by leukemia cells, potentially improving remission rates in mice and humans.