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Pandas' Bamboo Diet Influences Genes, Opens Medical Insights
2/28/2025
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- Chinese scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery: giant pandas absorb microRNA from bamboo, shaping their feeding habits and gene expression. In a study published in *Frontiers in Veterinary Science*, researchers identified 57 miRNAs in panda blood that impact smell, taste, and digestion. This finding could pave the way for innovative treatments for diseases in both animals and humans.
