Category: Health Fitness

First vascularized model of stem cell islet cells

Researchers led by Maike Sander, Scientific Director of the Max Delbrück Center, have developed a vascularized organoid model of hormone

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Assembly instructions for enzymes | ScienceDaily

In biology, enzymes have evolved over millions of years to drive chemical reactions. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for

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Brain drain? More like brain gain: How high-skilled emigration boosts global prosperity

As the national debate intensifies around immigration, a new study from the University of California School of Global Policy and

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New ketamine study promises extended relief for depression

Roughly 10 percent of the U.S. population is afflicted with major depressive disorder at any given time, and up to

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A potential ‘anti-spice’ that could dial down the heat of fiery food

If you’ve ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of

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Are groovy brains more efficient?

Many grooves and dimples on the surface of the brain are unique to humans, but they’re often dismissed as an

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Personal space chemistry suppressed by perfume and body lotion indoors

In 2022 a team led by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry discovered that high levels of OH radicals can

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Language isn’t just for communication — it also shapes how sensory experiences are stored in the brain

Our ability to store information about familiar objects depends on the connection between visual and language processing regions in the

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Molecules in blood and urine could reveal how much ultra-processed food you eat

Sets of metabolites found in blood and urine reliably correspond with how much energy from ultra-processed food a person consumes,

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Experimental painkiller could outsmart opioids — without the high

An experimental drug developed at Duke University School of Medicine could offer powerful pain relief without the dangerous side effects

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Could nanoplastics in the environment turn E. coli into a bigger villain?

Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be taken up by plant roots;

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One in ten asthma cases can be avoided with a better urban environment

The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and limited green spaces increases the risk of asthma in both children

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AI-powered app enables anemia screening using fingernail selfies

Anemia affects more than 2 billion people worldwide, including an estimated 83 million Americans at high risk. Now, a new

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Scientists discover key gene impacts liver energy storage, affecting metabolic disease risk

A new study published in Science Advances reveals that a single gene plays a big role in how the liver

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Longer-lasting wearables set to transform health monitoring

Wearable technologies are revolutionizing health care, but design limitations in adhesive-based personal monitors have kept them from meeting their full

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Wild orangutans show communication complexity thought to be uniquely human

In groundbreaking work from The University of Warwick, researchers have found that wild orangutans vocalise with a layered complexity previously

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Overlooked cell type orchestrates brain rewiring

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have upended decades-old dogma of how connections between brain cells

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Impact of oft-overlooked cell in brain function revealed

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process

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Brain scans reveal what happens in the mind when insight strikes

Have you ever been stuck on a problem, puzzling over something for what felt like ages without getting anywhere, but

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Could a mini-stroke leave lasting fatigue?

A transient ischemic attack, also known as a mini-stroke, is typically defined as a temporary blockage of blood flow to

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‘Sweet spot’ for focused ultrasound to provide essential tremor relief

For millions of people around the world with essential tremor, everyday activities from eating and drinking to dressing and doing

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Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall

The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country’s median age is 38.9, which is

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Hormone cycles shape the structure and function of key memory regions in the brain

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the

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Measles virus detected in Houston wastewater before cases were reported

An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the measles virus in Houston samples collected in

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Lower tackle height changing face of women’s rugby, study says

Lower the legal tackle height in women’s rugby is providing effectin in reducing head contacts between players, a world-first study

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Researchers map 7,000-year-old genetic mutation that protects against HIV

Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now, researchers have traced where and when the mutation arose

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Novel, needle-free, live-attenuated influenza vaccines with broad protection against human and avian virus subtypes

A research team led by the School of Public Health in the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong

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Fat-rich fluid fuels immune failure in ovarian cancer

New research led by Irish scientists has uncovered how lipid-rich fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites, plays a central

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A more realistic look at DNA in action

By creating a more true-to-life representation of DNA’s environment, researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that strand separation — the

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The origins of language | ScienceDaily

Chimpanzees are capable of complex communication: The human capacity for language may not be as unique as previously thought. Chimpanzees

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Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows

Millions of kilometres of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance

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3D printing in vivo using sound

Imagine if doctors could precisely print miniature capsules capable of delivering cells needed for tissue repair exactly where they are

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Eating ultra-processed foods may harm your health

Consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, potato chips and packaged cookies, may be associated with adverse health outcomes,

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Discovery of dopamine receptors in a previously overlooked part of the brain sheds light on the complex circuitry for anxiety and depression

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the

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Scientists discover the genes that influence when babies start walking

The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes, according to new research from

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Study suggests we don’t just hear music, but ‘become it’

An international study co-authored by McGill psychologist Caroline Palmer suggests our brains and bodies don’t just understand music, they physically

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Accelerating drug discovery with a single carbon atom

A research team from the University of Oklahoma has pioneered a groundbreaking method that could accelerate drug discovery and reduce

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A long and ongoing look at the secrets of human longevity and healthy aging

It’s notable when a scientific study reaches the decade mark, but when the topic is the healthy aging of people

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Targeting gluten: researchers delete proteins in wheat harmful to people with celiac disease

Wheat is a major source of calories, carbohydrates and protein worldwide, and its distinctive gluten proteins are what gives bread

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How cellular quality control contributes to insulin resistance related to type 2 diabetes

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center have revealed critical insights into how impaired mitochondrial dynamics and quality control mechanisms in

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Antivenom neutralizes the neurotoxins of 19 of the world’s deadliest snakes

By using antibodies from a human donor with a self-induced hyper-immunity to snake venom, scientists have developed the most broadly

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The all-female Korean Haenyeo divers show genetic adaptions to cold water diving

The Haenyeo, a group of all-female divers from the Korean island of Jeju, are renowned for their ability to dive

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New gene-editing therapy shows early success in fighting advanced GI cancers

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the

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Process driving evolution and major diseases

Viruses are known to use the genetic machinery of the human cells they invade to make copies of themselves. As

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Is your heart aging too fast?

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a revolutionary new way of uncovering the ‘true age’ of

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The effects of smoking, drinking and lack of exercise are felt by the age of 36, new research indicates

Bad habits such as smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise must be tackled as early as possible to boost

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Essay challenge: ChatGPT vs students

AI generated essays don’t yet live up to the efforts of real students – according to new research from the

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Breast cancer mortality in women ages 20-49 significantly dropped between 2010 and 2020

From 2010 to 2020, breast cancer deaths among women ages 20-49 declined significantly across all breast cancer subtypes and racial/ethnic

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Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics

Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are

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Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics

Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths

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New machine algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button

An automated machine learning program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in conjunction with the University of Manitoba

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Young adults and rise in dry eye disease

Researchers at Aston University have called for more advice to be given to young people about preventing dry eye disease,

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Cancer research reveals how chemo impact cells at the molecular level

Proteins play a central role in virtually every disease. They are the building blocks of life, serving as essential components

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Single-dose baloxavir reduces household influenza transmission

A landmark study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a single oral dose of baloxavir marboxil

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AI model for thyroid cancer diagnosis, with over 90% accuracy and reduced consultation preparation time

An interdisciplinary research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), the InnoHK Laboratory

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Nudges improve food choices and cut calories when shopping for groceries online

A team of Duke-NUS Medical School researchers designed and tested a new digital toolkit that helps consumers make healthier grocery

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Are ‘zombie’ skin cells harmful or helpful? The answer may be in their shapes

Senescent skin cells, often referred to as zombie cells because they have outlived their usefulness without ever quite dying, have

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New cell therapy shows promising results in advanced tumor diseases

In recent years, cell therapies have developed alongside chemotherapy and immunotherapy to become a new pillar in the treatment of

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Why our waistlines expand in middle age: Stem cells

It’s no secret that our waistlines often expand in middle-age, but the problem isn’t strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates aging

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Can technology revolutionize health science? The promise of exposomics

Every breath we take, every meal we eat, and every environment we encounter leaves a molecular fingerprint in our bodies

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Combining signals could make for better control of prosthetics

Combining two different kinds of signals could help engineers build prosthetic limbs that better reproduce natural movements, according to a

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Scientists trick the eye into seeing new color ‘olo’

In Frank Baum’s original novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Emerald City is said to be such a brilliant

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Newborns living near trees tend to be healthier: New data suggests it’s not because healthier people reside near parks

The link between proximity to greenspace — including trees and parks — and healthy birth outcomes is well established. Now

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Light fields with extraordinary structure: Plasmonic skyrmion bags

A research group at the University of Stuttgart has manipulated light through its interaction with a metal surface so that

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Novel treatment approach for language disorder shows promise

Primary progressive aphasia is a neurological condition that causes a gradual decline in language abilities. There is no cure or

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High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function

New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a

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Integrative approach reveals promising candidates for Alzheimer’s disease risk factors or targets for therapeutic intervention

A study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan

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Lake deposits reveal directional shaking during devastating 1976 Guatemala earthquake

Sediment cores drawn from four lakes in Guatemala record the distinct direction that ground shaking traveled during a 1976 magnitude

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How thoughts influence what the eyes see

When you see a bag of carrots at the grocery store, does your mind go to potatoes and parsnips or

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Throwing a ‘spanner in the works’ of our cells’ machinery could help fight cancer, fatty liver disease… and hair loss

Fifty years since its discovery, scientists have finally worked out how a molecular machine found in mitochondria, the ‘powerhouses’ of

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Cerebral palsy medications given to adults may not match needs

Pain and symptom management are important parts of caring for adults living with cerebral palsy. However, these patients are often

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Nontraditional risk factors shed light on unexplained strokes in adults younger than 50

dults younger than 50 years of age had more than double the risk of having a stroke from migraine or

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A wearable smart insole can track how you walk, run and stand

A new smart insole system that monitors how people walk in real time could help users improve posture and provide

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Discovery of FOXR2 activation in various brain tumors refines diagnosis to improve care

Physicians classify brain tumors and determine treatment options, in part, by the genes they express. According to World Health Organization

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How do age, sex, hormones and genetics affect dementia biomarkers in the blood?

A new study has found important clues about the roles age, sex, hormonal changes and genetics play in how certain

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Golden eyes: How gold nanoparticles may one day help to restore people’s vision

A new study by Brown University researchers suggests that gold nanoparticles — microscopic bits of gold thousands of times thinner

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New explanation for muscle memory found in muscle proteins

Researchers investigated the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins and found a possible new explanation for muscle memory. A study

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Gut microbes release cancer-fighting bile acids that block hormone signals

Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites

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Researchers may have solved decades-old mystery behind benzodiazepine side effects

Benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax are often prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizures. While these drugs can be effective

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New study finds surprising way to curb college-aged drinking harms — without cutting alcohol

Young adults — particularly college students — are more likely than any other group in the U.S. to engage in

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Candidate deafness genes revealed in new study

New candidate genes which could be responsible for deafness have been identified. Congenital deafness (hearing loss from birth) is common,

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New strategy may enable cancer monitoring from blood tests alone

A new, error-corrected method for detecting cancer from blood samples is much more sensitive and accurate than prior methods and

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Europe’s population is adapting better to cold than to heat

A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation, has

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FDA clears IND for clinical trial testing switchable CAR-T therapy in patients with autoimmune diseases, without chemotherapy

Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines, the drug discovery division of Scripps Research, announced today that the FDA has cleared their

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Could LLMs help design our next medicines and materials?

The process of discovering molecules that have the properties needed to create new medicines and materials is cumbersome and expensive,

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AI models of the brain could serve as ‘digital twins’ in research

Much as a pilot might practice maneuvers in a flight simulator, scientists might soon be able to perform experiments on

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Driving the CAR to fight acute myeloid leukemia

One main goal of anti-cancer therapies is to kill tumor cells without affecting the surrounding normal cells. Therefore, many drugs

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Certain nasal bacteria may boost the risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds

A new study from researchers at the George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may

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Beyond jet lag: New study unveils extent of travel-related sleep disruption from 1.5 million nights of data

A collaborative study conducted by researchers at the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School

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Eight or more drinks per week linked to signs of injury in the brain

Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have an increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline

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Starch-based microplastics could cause health risks in mice

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people’s health when consumed

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Eye health linked to dementia risk

A new University of Otago — Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study has found a link between our eye health and dementia.

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Researchers use AI to improve diagnosis of drug-resistant infections

Drug-resistant infections — especially from deadly bacteria like tuberculosis and staph — are a growing global health crisis. These infections

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Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy improve chronic low back pain

The list of treatments for low back pain is endless, but few offer relief for the one in four Americans

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Perceiving one’s own body: Babies sense their heartbeat and breathing

Body signals such as heartbeat and breathing accompany us constantly, often unnoticed as background noise of our perception. Even in

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How cells repair their power plants

Damage to the genetic material of mitochondria — the mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA for short — can lead to diseases

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Planetary health diet and Mediterranean diet associated with similar survival and sustainability benefits

Two plant-based diets were associated with similar survival benefits and low environmental impact, according to research presented today at ESC

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An antiviral chewing gum to reduce influenza and herpes simplex virus transmission

In today’s interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1,

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New research boosts future whooping cough vaccines

Whooping cough, or pertussis, was once a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. and worldwide before the

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No bones about it: New details about skeletal cell aging revealed

It’s no coincidence that our bodies feel a little creakier as we age. The trillions of cells that make up

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Successful therapy confirmed for newborns with the fatal metabolic disorder MoCD type A

The drug fosdenopterin/rcPMP considerably improves the chances of survival and developmental progress in infants with molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD type

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Drug-delivering aptamers target leukemia stem cells for one-two knockout punch

Drug-carrying DNA aptamers can deliver a one-two punch to leukemia by precisely targeting the elusive cancer stem cells that seed

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Study finds nearly five-fold increase in hospitalizations for common cause of stroke

Cervical artery dissection is a tear in an artery in the neck that provides blood flow to the brain. Such

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Novel point-of-care technology delivers accurate HIV results in minutes

A team of Northwestern University scientists spanning disciplines have developed new technology that could lead to the creation of a

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Combination immunotherapy shrank a variety of metastatic gastrointestinal cancers

A new form of tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, a form of personalized cancer immunotherapy, dramatically improved the treatment’s effectiveness

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New insight into factors associated with a common disease among dogs and humans

The pathogens Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium are common causes of sometimes-fatal intestinal diseases in humans, other mammals and birds worldwide.

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New study validates lower limits of human heat tolerance

A study from the University of Ottawa’s Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) has confirmed that the limits for

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Clinical trial unearths hidden hypertension with automated searches of health records

A new study from investigators at Mass General Brigham shows that clues about hypertension may be buried in electronic health

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How a critical enzyme keeps potentially dangerous genes in check

You may have heard of the fantastic-sounding “dark side of the genome.” This poorly studied fraction of DNA, known as

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Cold plunges actually change your cells

Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa

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Meniscus injuries may soon be treated by customizable hydrogel

Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options.A new 3D-printed

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Discrimination-related depression, anxiety pronounced among multiracial, White, Asian populations

A new study found that more than half of US adults encounter some form of discrimination, and that this mistreatment

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Researchers identify mutations that can lead to resistance to some chemotherapies

Investigators at Mass General Brigham have uncovered how resistance to chemotherapies may occur in some cancers. Researchers focused on a

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New approach could treat anthrax beyond the ‘point of no return’

Anthrax, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, is often treatable in its early stages. But once the

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Long COVID patients feel pressure to prove their illness is real, study finds

People living with Long Covid often feel dismissed, disbelieved and unsupported by their healthcare providers, according to a new study

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A genetic tree as a movie: Moving beyond the still portrait of ancestry

University of Michigan researchers have developed a statistical method that can be used for such wide-ranging applications as tracing your

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Research finds potential ‘molecular mimics’ behind COVID-induced autoimmune disease

COVID infection has been linked to higher risk of autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. But why

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Children of moms who smoked or were obese are more likely to become obese adults

A study finds that factors beyond a person’s control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese,

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‘Switch’ allows intestinal cells to regenerate after injury

Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have solved a cellular mystery that may lead to better therapies for

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‘Low-sugar’ vaccine can provide broad immunity against coronavirus variants

Sugar coatings aren’t only for candies; they also help viruses, like the ones that cause COVID-19, hide from their hosts’

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Mathematicians uncover the logic behind how people walk in crowds

Next time you cross a crowded plaza, crosswalk, or airport concourse, take note of the pedestrian flow. Are people walking

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A simple way to boost math progress

American students have been falling behind in math for decades — with test scores that consistently rank in the bottom

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Cellular mechanisms that may lead to onset of inflammatory bowel disease

A research team led by Mount Sinai has uncovered mechanisms of abnormal immune cell function that may lead to Crohn’s

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How the brain links related memories formed close in time

If you’ve ever noticed how memories from the same day seem connected while events from weeks apart feel separate, a

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Groundbreaking light-driven method to create key drug compounds

Traditionally, chemists have relied on well-established but limiting methods to synthesize these molecules. The new research, co-authored by Kevin Brown,

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Bubbly idea: Ultrafine bubble showers suppress atopic dermatitis

Bubble baths might be soothing soaks, but bubble showers could be the next thing in keeping the skin clean. An

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Transition point in romantic relationships signals the beginning of their end

The end of a romantic relationship usually does not come out of the blue but is indicated one or two

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Peacekeeper cells protect the body from autoimmunity during infection

During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens

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Almost half of children with complicated appendicitis can recover from surgery at home

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a

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Why do lymphatic vessels form a jigsaw puzzle-like pattern?

The lymphatic system plays a key role in maintaining the body’s fluid balance and supporting immune defences. Lymphatic vessels are

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Scientists call for targeted fiber diets to boost health

Australian food scientists have reclassified dietary fibres — beyond just soluble and insoluble — to better guide nutritional decisions and

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Stroke rehabilitation drug repairs brain damage

A new study by UCLA Health has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects

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Scientists discover protein key to bacteria’s survival in extreme environments

Scientists have discovered a protein that enables bacteria to shut down into dormant spores under extreme conditions. The process, which

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A rubber hand alleviates pain

If a person hides their own hand and focuses on a rubber hand instead, they may perceive it as part

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New AI model analyzes full night of sleep with high accuracy in largest study of its kind

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine have developed a powerful AI tool, built on the same transformer architecture used

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Maternal depression can lead to children’s emotional overeating, study shows

Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing

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Immunotherapy may boost KRAS-targeted therapy in pancreatic cancer

Adding immunotherapy to a new type of inhibitor that targets multiple forms of the cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS kept pancreatic

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New clue on what is leading to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALS

In Nature Neuroscience, UConn School of Medicine researchers have revealed a new scientific clue that could unlock the key cellular

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Proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone mineral density over time

In one of the first studies of its kind, a team of researchers from Keck School of Medicine of USC

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Newly uncovered mechanism could drive next-gen cystic fibrosis treatments

A new study from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) reveals the process underlying protein organization on cell membranes, a

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Quantum-inspired cameras capture the start of life

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have performed the first imaging of embryos using cameras designed for quantum measurements. The

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Study highlights noninvasive hearing aid

A study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine highlights a new approach in addressing conductive hearing loss.

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Chocolate — with potential health benefits

Many people will soon load up Easter baskets with chocolate candy for children and adults to enjoy. On its own,

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Researchers develop method to identify dormant cells that carry HIV

Mount Sinai researchers have developed a method to uncover the hidden immune cells that harbor the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),

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Targeted alpha therapy: Breakthrough in treating refractory skin cancer

Metastatic melanoma, also known as stage IV melanoma, is a type of skin cancer that spreads to other parts of

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Routine asthma test more reliable in the morning and has seasonal effects, say doctors

A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day,

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Medical infusion bags can release microplastics

Microplastics have been found almost everywhere that scientists have looked for them. Now, according to research published in the ACS

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Scientists create a type of catalog, the ‘colocatome,’ of non-cancerous cells’ influence on cancer

Even cells experience peer pressure. Scientists have long studied the ins and outs of cancer cells to learn more about

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Prostate cancer is not a death knell, study shows

Prostate cancer statistics can look scary: 34,250 U.S. deaths in 2024. 1.4 million new cases worldwide in 2022. Dr. Bruce

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Genetic mutations linked to toxin exposure found in firefighters’ brain tumors

Occupational and environmental exposures can put specific groups of people at higher risk of cancer, including firefighters. A new study

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Levels of select vitamins and minerals in pregnancy may be linked to lower midlife BP risk

Women with higher levels of essential minerals circulating in their blood during pregnancy, particularly copper and manganese, along with vitamin

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Clinical trial tests novel stem-cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease

A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial at Mass General Brigham is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking

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Large study of dietary habits suggests more plant oils, less butter could lead to better health

People who consume plant-based oil instead of butter may experience beneficial health effects and even have a lower risk of

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Breakthrough cardiac regeneration research offers hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure

Researchers in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

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Uncovering dementia’s environmental triggers | ScienceDaily

A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play

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Researchers create gel that can self-heal like human skin

We all encounter gels in daily life — from the soft, sticky substances you put in your hair, to the

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Memory is impaired in aged rats after 3 days of high-fat eating

Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and

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Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughts

Researchers at UC San Francisco have enabled a man who is paralyzed to control a robotic arm through a device

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Feeling is believing: Bionic hand ‘knows’ what it’s touching, grasps like a human

Johns Hopkins University engineers have developed a pioneering prosthetic hand that can grip plush toys, water bottles, and other everyday

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New antibodies show potential to defeat all SARS-CoV-2 variants

A Stanford-led team has found two antibodies that can work together to defeat all SARS-CoV-2 variants. More research is needed,

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Creativity boosts standardized literacy and numeracy test scores: Australia

When ‘Elephant’ toothpaste erupts from the science lab, history deals up Pokémon playing cards, and math class bakes a batch

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New hope for immunotherapy as prostate cancer treatment

A new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers found that an immunotherapy previously shown to be ineffective against

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Don’t let this stress you out

Having one traumatic experience is bad enough. If you’ve constantly experienced stress since before birth, you may be in for

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Sleep patterns may reveal comatose patients with hidden consciousness

Several studies in the past decade have revealed that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients with recent brain injuries

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Scientists solve mystery of how the drug retinoic acid works to treat neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a solid tumor that occurs in children. When high-risk, the disease has a poor prognosis. Decades ago, adding

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Research indicates effects of PTSD on body vary by culture

According to the World Health Organization, about 3.9% of the world’s population has had post-traumatic stress disorder at some point

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How air pollution and wildfire smoke may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease

Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go far beyond the lungs. Breathing

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How many languages can you learn at the same time? — Ghanaian babies grow up speaking two to six languages

Africa is a multilingual continent and many adults speak several languages fluently. An empirical study by a research team led

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Obesity starts in the brain

The number of obese persons has grown significantly in recent decades, which presents significant difficulties for those who are impacted,

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Peristaltic pump flow induces amyloid formation

The factor that tips you over the edge from being at risk for a disease to actually developing the disease

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A clear game-changer: Water-repellent glass breaks new ground

Curtin University researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that could improve safety in vehicles,

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Do starchy carbs cause cavities?

It’s common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that — depending on your genetic makeup —

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Microplastics in ocean linked to disabilities for coastal residents

Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who

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Drug may prevent some migraine attacks in children and teens

For children and teens living with migraine, there may be a new preventive treatment, according to a preliminary study released

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First female runner could soon break the 4-minute-mile barrier

On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister pushed through the finishing tape at Iffley Road track in Oxford, England, and collapsed

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Hormones may have therapeutic potential to prevent wrinkles, hair graying

Hormones may be leveraged to treat and prevent signs of aging such as wrinkles and hair graying, according to a

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Immune ‘fingerprints’ aid diagnosis of complex diseases

Your immune system harbors a lifetime’s worth of information about threats it’s encountered — a biological Rolodex of baddies. Often

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DNA origami suggests route to reusable, multifunctional biosensors

Using an approach called DNA origami, scientists at Caltech have developed a technique that could lead to cheaper, reusable biomarker

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Viking skulls reveal severe morbidity

Sweden’s Viking Age population appears to have suffered from severe oral and maxillofacial disease, sinus and ear infections, osteoarthritis, and

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Butterfly wings inspire new imaging technique for cancer diagnosis

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found an unusual ally in the quest to make cancer diagnosis

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Brain-wide activity change visualized as geometric patterns

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have applied a visualization technique to depict the brain’s activity related to visual perception as

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The brain perceives unexpected pain more strongly

Pain perception can vary greatly. Sometimes, we feel pain more intensely than expected due to an injury or physical ailment

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Impacts of workplace bullying on sleep can be ‘contagious’ between partners

Exposure to bullying by superiors and/or colleagues has been linked to a variety of negative health outcomes, such as sleep

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Biobased lignin gels offer sustainable alternative for hair conditioning

Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a fully biobased hair conditioner using lignin gel emulsions, offering a sustainable and environmentally

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Groundbreaking study shows potential of new mRNA vaccine to help fight tuberculosis

A new vaccine that boosts immunity against tuberculosis (TB) has been shown to be effective in pioneering pre-clinical trials, as

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Small amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity are associated with big reductions in dementia risk

A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led by researchers at

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New therapy may effectively control HIV in Uganda

A multi-national, multi-institutional study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators found little natural resistance to a new HIV therapy called

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Advances in AI can help prepare the world for the next pandemic, global group of scientists find

A study published in Nature today outlines for the first time how advances in AI can accelerate breakthroughs in infectious

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‘Healthy’ vitamin B12 levels not enough to ward off neuro decline

Meeting the minimum requirement for vitamin B12, needed to make DNA, red blood cells and nerve tissue, may not actually

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Newfound circuit better explains how the brain recognizes what is familiar and important

A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar

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Global action needed to solve the medical oxygen crisis

Targets for universal access, national roadmaps and more affordable and accessible care are vital to help fill the medical oxygen

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This research is absolutely nuts — for better health care

A nut used in herbal tea has become a hydrogel perfect for a variety of biomedical uses in new research

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Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice

Dravet syndrome and other developmental epileptic encephalopathies are rare but devastating conditions that cause a host of symptoms in children,

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Mapping connections in a neuronal network

Harvard researchers have mapped and catalogued more than 70,000 synaptic connections from about 2,000 rat neurons, using a silicon chip

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Fungus ‘hacks’ natural immune system causing neurodegeneration in fruit flies

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly’s own immune system to destroy brain cells leading to

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Jacket uses AI to keep you comfortable

Electronic textiles, such as heating pads and electric blankets, can keep the wearer warm and help ease aches and pains.

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Brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust

A study by the University of Southampton (UK) has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake

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Mouse study finds impaired cell development: Intermittent fasting could be unsafe for teenagers

A recent study reveals that age plays a significant role in the outcomes of intermittent fasting. Researchers from Technical University

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Biohybrid hand gestures with human muscles

A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a scissor gesture has been built by a team at the

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Dessert stomach emerges in the brain

To find the cause of the “dessert stomach,” the researchers investigated the reaction of mice to sugar and found that