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Scientists have discovered a mechanism to prevent darkening and health risks in cold-stored potatoes, a breakthrough promising healthier, tastier snacks and addressing a billion-dollar market’s challenges. Their work, revealing a gene responsible for cold-induced sweetening (CIS), could lead to new potato varieties that avoid acrylamide formation, benefiting the snack food industry and potentially reducing food waste and costs.Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered a method to decrease the levels of a…

Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that the cytoplasmic droplet in sperm is crucial for storing proteins vital for fertility, controlled by a protein trafficking system influenced by the SYPL1 gene. This breakthrough could have significant implications for fertility research and control.Researchers at Michigan State University have unraveled the enigma of a lesser-understood sperm structure known as the cytoplasmic droplet (CD). The CD, characterized by an enlarged cytoplasm—a viscous, gelatinous…

A study revealed no significant difference in the well-being of pet owners versus non-pet owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, challenging the widely held belief that pets substantially improve one’s happiness.A commonly held belief is that pets contribute positively to individual well-being. However, recent research from Michigan State University indicates that while pet owners acknowledge the benefits pets bring to their lives, there wasn’t a consistent link between owning pets and improved well-being during the…

In 2021, a California state court threw out a feminist blogger's lawsuit accusing Twitter Inc of unlawfully barring as "hateful conduct" posts criticizing transgender people. In 2022, a federal court in California tossed a lawsuit by LGBT plaintiffs accusing YouTube, part of Alphabet Inc, of restricting content posted by gay and transgender people. These lawsuits were among many scuttled by a powerful form of immunity enshrined in U.S. law that covers internet companies. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of…