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6 Dec 2025

New method builds fully synthetic bacteriophage genomes

Researchers created a way to build complete synthetic bacteriophage genomes and to add or remove individual genes. They modelled two Mycobacterium phages, solved high‑GC DNA problems and reported results in PNAS.

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28 Nov 2025

Sorbitol can become fructose and affect the liver

Researchers found that sorbitol can turn into fructose in the liver and may harm the organ. The study used zebrafish and was led by Gary Patti; the results raise questions about some sugar substitutes.

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