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When scientists discovered water and a chemical compound common in RNA on a rock from the asteroid Ryugu, astronomy fans and laypeople alike held their collective breath for the chance of extraterrestrial life.

The diplomat said methanol poisoning - where alcoholic drinks are contaminated with a toxic compound - is well-known among consulates and tourism operators.

A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland have reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water.

"These compounds also disrupt the gut microbiome, which has been linked to brain and metabolic health. Our study shows supplementing the maternal diet with the probiotic Limosilactobacillus reuteri can help prevent these negative effects."

However, Prof. Muttenthaler's team has successfully created oxytocin compounds that are fully gut-stable yet can still potently and selectively activate the oxytocin receptor.