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MIT researchers have discovered that a naturally occurring amino acid found in many protein-rich foods may help the intestine repair itself after damage. Cysteine has long been known for its antioxidant properties, but this is the first study showing that it can directly stimulate intestinal stem cell regeneration. Researchers are also continuing to investigate the effects of other amino acids that showed signs of influencing stem cell behavior.
The ozone layer has been on track to recover thanks to the Montreal Protocol—but a loophole may be holding it back. Chemicals still permitted for industrial use are leaking into the atmosphere at higher rates than expected.
