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Health & Science1d 14h ago

A research team demonstrated that cytokinins are distributed throughout multiple mammalian organs and play a role in mammalian physiology, influenced by diet and gut microbiota.

Würzburg, Germany

Who
A research team from the Bio Centre at the University of Würzburg, led by PD Dr. Eman M. Othman-Sholkamy and Professor Thomas Dandekar
What
A research team demonstrated that cytokinins are distributed throughout multiple mammalian organs and play a role in mammalian physiology, influenced by diet and gut microbiota.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT · 1d 14h ago
Where
Würzburg, Germany ·
Why
To investigate whether cytokinins, previously considered exclusive to plants, play a significant role in the human organism.
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How this affects you

The findings suggest cytokinins may influence fundamental processes such as cellular aging or immune response, opening new avenues for therapeutic use in inflammation or neurodegenerative diseases.

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