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The popular dietary supplement ubiquinone, also known as Coenzyme Q10, is widely believed to function as an antioxidant, protecting cells against damage from free radicals. But a new study by scientists at 91˿Ƶ finds that ubiquinone is not a crucial antioxidant -- and that consuming it is unlikely to provide any benefit.

Classified as: Biology, Research, mitochondria, food, aging, nutrition, 91˿Ƶ News, antioxidant, Coenzyme Q10, dietary supplement, Hekimi, Nature Communications, ubiquinone, free radicals
Published on: 6 Mar 2015

The organisms commonly known as blue-green algae have proliferated much more rapidly than other algae in lakes across North America and Europe over the past two centuries – and in many cases the rate of increase has sharply accelerated since the mid-20th century, according to an international team of researchers led by scientists at 91˿Ƶ.

Classified as: environment, ecology, Research, water, climate change, toxins, 91˿Ƶ News, blue-green algae, cyanobacteria, lakes
Published on: 26 Feb 2015

Learning from others and innovation have undoubtedly helped advance civilization. But these behaviours can carry costs as well as benefits. And a new study by an international team of evolutionary biologists sheds light on how one particular cost – increased exposure to parasites – may affect cultural evolution in non-human primates.

Classified as: Biology, evolution, innovation, parasites, exploratory, human culture, primates, Royal Society B, Simon Reader, chimpanzees
Published on: 3 Dec 2014

Two renowned 91˿Ƶ researchers are among the 14 winners of the 2014 Prix du Québec. Professor Michael Meaney, acclaimed for his achievements in the biology of child development, will be awarded the Wilder-Penfield prize. Professor Paul Lasko, a celebrated developmental biologist, will receive the Armand-Frappier award. The Prix du Québec is considered the most prestigious award attributed by the Government of Québec in cultural and scientific fields.

Classified as: Biology, medicine, Prix du Québec, Armand-Frappier, Lasko, Meaney, Wilder-Penfield
Published on: 4 Nov 2014

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