Why a Rare Genetic Disorder Stops Kids From Growing Normally
Scientists discovered why children with Mowat-Wilson syndrome (a rare genetic condition) struggle to grow properly. Using mice with the same genetic problem, …
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How Baby Rabbit Guts Change When They Start Eating Solid Food
When baby rabbits transition from mother's milk to solid food, their intestines go through major changes at the cellular level. Scientists studied these …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Affects How Calf Guts Absorb Food
Scientists studied how a pregnant cow's diet affects her calf's ability to absorb nutrients after birth. They looked at whether special vitamins related to …
Read MoreMom's Zinc Helps Baby Chickens Develop Better Guts
Scientists studied whether giving mother chickens extra zinc in their food would help their baby chicks grow better and healthier. They fed 128 mother chickens …
Read MoreHow Thyroid Hormone Rebuilds Your Gut During Growth
Scientists studying tadpoles discovered how thyroid hormone controls the complete rebuilding of the intestines during metamorphosis. They found that a specific …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Chicken Mothers Lay Better Eggs
Researchers studied whether adding bile acids (natural compounds made in the liver) to chicken feed could help breeding hens produce better eggs and healthier …
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