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Low oxygen levels in tumors could enhance some of the body’s immune responses against cancer

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Low oxygen levels in tumors could enhance some of the body’s immune responses against cancer

20 September 2024

Researchers have found evidence that low oxygen levels in tumors could actually enhance some of the body’s...

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Discovering a new fashion of regulation in red blood cell production

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Discovering a new fashion of regulation in red blood cell production

20 September 2024

A research team has discovered a mechanism in which blood stem cells respond to acute, severe anemia,...

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Coronavirus spike proteins can be selectively detected in 5 minutes

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Coronavirus spike proteins can be selectively detected in 5 minutes

20 September 2024

Can an immunoassay be created and selectively detect a virus in under 5 minutes? In a new...

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The mystery of human wrinkles: What do the cells say?

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The mystery of human wrinkles: What do the cells say?

20 September 2024

A research team has successfully recreated the structure of wrinkles in biological tissue in vitro, uncovering the...

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Adhesive cortical device enables artifact-free neuromodulation for closed-loop epilepsy treatment

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Adhesive cortical device enables artifact-free neuromodulation for closed-loop epilepsy treatment

20 September 2024

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking soft cortical device that could revolutionize the treatment of epilepsy and other...

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Genetic tracing at the Huanan Seafood market further supports COVID animal origins

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Genetic tracing at the Huanan Seafood market further supports COVID animal origins

20 September 2024

A new study provides a list of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2,...

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A new ventilator-on-a-chip model to study lung damage

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A new ventilator-on-a-chip model to study lung damage

20 September 2024

Scientists are now able to directly compare the different kinds of injury that mechanical ventilation causes to...

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Origami paper sensors could help early detection of infectious diseases in new simple, low-cost test

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Origami paper sensors could help early detection of infectious diseases in new simple, low-cost test

20 September 2024

Researchers have developed an innovative new method for identifying biomarkers in wastewater using origami-paper sensors, enabling the...

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An unexpected involvement of sodium transport in mitochondrial energy generation

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An unexpected involvement of sodium transport in mitochondrial energy generation

20 September 2024

A new study offers a fresh perspective on the role of sodium in mitochondrial physiology and points...

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Nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth spiked during pandemic

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Nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth spiked during pandemic

20 September 2024

Drug overdose mortality has risen faster among adolescents than the general population in recent years, largely due...

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Research Leading to Ozempic Honored by 2024 Lasker Awards

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Research Leading to Ozempic Honored by 2024 Lasker Awards

20 September 2024

Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were...

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New cancer cachexia treatment boosts weight gain and patient activity

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New cancer cachexia treatment boosts weight gain and patient activity

20 September 2024

A nationwide clinical trial shows positive results for cancer patients with this common wasting syndrome.

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Pushing kidney-stone fragments reduces stones’ recurrence

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Pushing kidney-stone fragments reduces stones’ recurrence

20 September 2024

Researchers found that patients who underwent the stone-moving ultrasound procedure had a 70% lower risk of such...

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Scientists identify a unique combination of bacterial strains that could treat antibiotic-resistant gut infections

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Scientists identify a unique combination of bacterial strains that could treat antibiotic-resistant gut infections

20 September 2024

Researchers have isolated 18 bacterial strains from stool from healthy people that could potentially be a more...

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Study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies

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Study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies

20 September 2024

Researchers find that despite the enactment of 12-month contraceptive supply policies in 19 U.S. states, most patients...

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Proteins in tooth enamel offer window into human wellness

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Proteins in tooth enamel offer window into human wellness

20 September 2024

A new way of looking at tooth enamel could give scientists a path to deeper understanding of...

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Simple trick could lower city temperatures 3.6 F, London study suggests

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Simple trick could lower city temperatures 3.6 F, London study suggests

20 September 2024

Painting city roofs white could lower the temperature in London dramatically on the hottest days, new research...

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What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?

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What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?

20 September 2024

AI development is accelerating — with some scientists suggesting machines will be more intelligent than the smartest...

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Stephen Hawking’s black hole radiation paradox could finally be solved — if black holes aren’t what they seem

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Stephen Hawking’s black hole radiation paradox could finally be solved — if black holes aren’t what they seem

20 September 2024

New research suggests that black holes may actually be “frozen stars,” bizarre quantum objects that lack a...

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Rainbow swamp: The flooded forest in Virginia that puts on a magical light show every winter

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Rainbow swamp: The flooded forest in Virginia that puts on a magical light show every winter

20 September 2024

Every winter, when sunlight hits at the right angle, visitors to Virginia’s First Landing State Park are...

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Fossils from lush 53 million-year-old South Pole rainforest discovered in Tasmania

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Fossils from lush 53 million-year-old South Pole rainforest discovered in Tasmania

20 September 2024

Researchers have identified 12 ancestral plant species from an early Eocene fossil assemblage in Tasmania that once...

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‘All it takes is a predator to learn that children are easier prey’: Why India’s ‘wolf’ attacks may not be what they seem

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‘All it takes is a predator to learn that children are easier prey’: Why India’s ‘wolf’ attacks may not be what they seem

20 September 2024

Indian authorities believe wolf attacks have killed 10 people in the Bahraich region of Uttar Pradesh in...

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Save $500 on Nikon Z6 II accessory bundle at Adorama

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Save $500 on Nikon Z6 II accessory bundle at Adorama

20 September 2024

Get the Nikon Z6 II plus accessories for $1,496.95 in this Adorama deal — including 64GB card,...

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FDA Approves First Treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C

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FDA Approves First Treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C

20 September 2024

The FDA approved Miplyffa (arimoclomol), an oral medication for the treatment of Neimann-Pick disease, type C (NPC)....

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John A. Clements Dies at 101; His Research Saved Thousands of Babies

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John A. Clements Dies at 101; His Research Saved Thousands of Babies

20 September 2024

He identified the cause of a respiratory condition that was killing 10,000 infants a year in the...

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Men have a daily hormone cycle — and it’s synced to their brains shrinking from morning to night

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Men have a daily hormone cycle — and it’s synced to their brains shrinking from morning to night

20 September 2024

A month-long study of a man’s brain revealed that its volume consistently shrunk over the course of...

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Ancient civilizations knew how to keep cool in deadly heat. We need to resurrect that lost knowledge now.

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Ancient civilizations knew how to keep cool in deadly heat. We need to resurrect that lost knowledge now.

20 September 2024

Builders knew how to keep people cool in hot, dry climates thousands of years ago. It’s time...

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FDA Approves Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine for Self- or Caregiver-Administration

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FDA Approves Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine for Self- or Caregiver-Administration

20 September 2024

FDA approves FluMist for self- or caregiver-administration. FluMist is approved for use in individuals 2 through 49...

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F.T.C. Accuses Drug Middlemen of Inflating Insulin Prices

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F.T.C. Accuses Drug Middlemen of Inflating Insulin Prices

20 September 2024

The case takes aim at the major pharmacy benefit managers, agency officials said, claiming that they favored...

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Drinking wastewater, building an island from scratch and creating an urban forest: 3 bold ways cities are already adapting to climate change

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Drinking wastewater, building an island from scratch and creating an urban forest: 3 bold ways cities are already adapting to climate change

20 September 2024

Climate change will fundamentally challenge the world’s urban centers. Three cities — San Diego, Milan and Jakarta...

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FDA Roundup: September 10, 2024

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FDA Roundup: September 10, 2024

16 September 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency.

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FDA Roundup: August 13, 2024

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FDA Roundup: August 13, 2024

16 September 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency.

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FDA Issues Warning Letters to Two Chinese Firms Regarding Data Quality and Integrity Concerns, Violative Lab Practices

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FDA Issues Warning Letters to Two Chinese Firms Regarding Data Quality and Integrity Concerns, Violative Lab Practices

16 September 2024

FDA issued warning letters to two Chinese nonclinical testing laboratories, citing both for laboratory oversight failures and...

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Facemask impacts are leading source of higher severity impacts in professional American football

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Facemask impacts are leading source of higher severity impacts in professional American football

16 September 2024

Nearly one third of concussions in professional American football are due to impacts from the facemask, a...

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Wearable brain imaging device shines a light on how babies respond in real-world situations

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Wearable brain imaging device shines a light on how babies respond in real-world situations

16 September 2024

A technology which uses harmless light waves to measure activity in babies’ brains has provided the most...

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FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software

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FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software

16 September 2024

The FDA authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software device, Hearing Aid Feature, intended to be used...

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Foods with low Nutri-Scores associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, study finds

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Foods with low Nutri-Scores associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, study finds

16 September 2024

In a new article, reesearchers report an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases associated with the consumption of...

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Researchers explain the organization of DNA in chromosomes from repetitive interactions between nucleosomes

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Researchers explain the organization of DNA in chromosomes from repetitive interactions between nucleosomes

16 September 2024

A new article analyzes in depth the physical problems associated with DNA packaging that have often been...

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New method predicts worsening of chronic kidney disease

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New method predicts worsening of chronic kidney disease

16 September 2024

Researchers have developed a new method that could be a significant step in the treatment of chronic...

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Lifestyle intervention from childhood to adolescence affects metabolism even years later

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Lifestyle intervention from childhood to adolescence affects metabolism even years later

16 September 2024

A new study uncovers how early lifestyle changes can have long-lasting impacts. A diet and physical activity...

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Gut microbiome influences location of immune cells, study finds

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Gut microbiome influences location of immune cells, study finds

16 September 2024

Researchers have found that microbial communities in the mouse GI tract are unevenly distributed, which influences immune...

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Targeted immune intervention and stopping ART in model of SIV infection leads to control of viral replication and reservoirs

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Targeted immune intervention and stopping ART in model of SIV infection leads to control of viral replication and reservoirs

16 September 2024

Researchers have shown unprecedented control of SIV replication and decay of viral reservoirs by combining a stringent...

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FDA Roundup: September 13, 2024

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FDA Roundup: September 13, 2024

16 September 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency.

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Breakthrough is a game changer in heart valve technology

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Breakthrough is a game changer in heart valve technology

16 September 2024

When a patient needs a new heart valve, the current mechanical and tissue replacements each have strengths...

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Three Medical Practices That Older Patients Should Question

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Three Medical Practices That Older Patients Should Question

16 September 2024

Some treatments and procedures become routine despite lacking strong evidence to show that they’re beneficial. Recent studies...

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Today’s Parents: ‘Exhausted, Burned Out and Perpetually Behind’

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Today’s Parents: ‘Exhausted, Burned Out and Perpetually Behind’

16 September 2024

The surgeon general is warning about parents’ stress, a sign that intensive parenting may have become too...

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Dr. George Berci, Whose Innovations Changed Surgery, Dies at 103

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Dr. George Berci, Whose Innovations Changed Surgery, Dies at 103

16 September 2024

He conceived many of the techniques and tools that have revolutionized minimally invasive operations and procedures.

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‘Completely unexpected’: New type of wood discovered by scientists dubbed ‘midwood’

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‘Completely unexpected’: New type of wood discovered by scientists dubbed ‘midwood’

16 September 2024

Tulip trees were long renowned for their carbon storage. Their unique wood may be responsible.

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Which animals are evolving fastest?

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Which animals are evolving fastest?

16 September 2024

The “fastest evolving vertebrate” title is hotly contested, but here are a few contenders.

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Monster black hole is starving its host galaxy to death, James Webb telescope reveals

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Monster black hole is starving its host galaxy to death, James Webb telescope reveals

16 September 2024

New observations with JWST have confirmed that supermassive black holes have the power to quench star formation...

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