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'Junk-food' diet shows this species may also choose convenience over health

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In a landmark study, scientists have uncovered that an abundant and vibrant reef animal has had hundreds of its genes change in activity due to life in urbanized areas – and most are linked to inflammation and immune responses. They're naming it the "junk-food effect," where this reef fish is choosing convenience over its own health.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Fish, Inflammation, H…

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Fish living near urbanized areas show signs of chronic physiological stress, according to the results of a study published today, which looks like a "smoker effect", but it is not shown that fish suffer from the same nutritional problems as humans consume too much fast food. - Fish living near urban areas suffer from a "smoker effect", according to a scientific study (Environment).

Reef fish near Okinawa appear to be well-fed. Yet their bodies show signs of stress. Subscribe to the newsletter! Want the latest science news fresh in your inbox every day? Or every week? Subscribe to the newsletter here! Along the coast of the Japanese island of Okinawa, striking […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .

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New Atlas broke the news in Melbourne, Australia on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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