Razib Khan

Gene Expression

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Tubes beneath the nose measured airflow from each nostril, revealing each person’s unique breathing fingerprint. (Image Credit: Soroka et al., Current Biology/License CC BY-SA)

Tubes beneath nose measuring airflow

Learn why subtle differences in breathing patterns may offer intriguing insights into your mood, health, and behavior.

Each One of Us Has a Unique Breathing Fingerprint – And This Is What It Says About Your Health

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Gut microbiome and pancreatic cancer

Learn about a new study that suggests our gut microbiome could be used to both diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer.

The Gut Microbiome Could Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

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Illustration of large and small intestine with gas

Meet methanogens — gut microbes that turn fiber into methane and extra energy. But not everyone has them.

How Can the Same Diet Affect People Differently? The Microbiome and Methane May be Why

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