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Predicting sudden cardiac arrest
Clinician-scientists have developed a clinical algorithm that, for the first time, distinguishes between treatable sudden cardiac arrest and untreatable forms of the condition.
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Why are people with allergic asthma less susceptible to severe COVID?
Scientists show how cells packed with SARS-CoV-2 detach from the upper airway and spread deep into lungs where severe COVID can take root. They …
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Living donation opens new doors for colorectal cancer patients in need of liver transplants
A study is the first in North America to demonstrate that living-donor liver transplant is a viable option for patients who have systemically controlled …
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Anti-cancer dream cream shrinks oral tumors
Researchers have found that treatment with miR-634 reduces the resistance of oral squamous cell carcinoma cells to cisplatin, resulting in increased tumor cell killing. …
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Lottery luck in the light of physics: Researchers present theory on the dynamics of many-particle systems
Power functional theory is a new approach that makes it possible to describe precisely the dynamics of many-particle systems over time.
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Telehealth: Bridging or perpeatuating health inequities?
Health inequities among Black Indigenous People of Color, immigrant and low-income communities is driven largely by inadequate healthcare access. Telehealth offers an opportunity to …
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Flowers' unseen colors can help ensure pollination, survival
You can't see it, but different substances in the petals of flowers create a 'bulls-eye' for pollinating insects, according to a scientist whose research …
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Time to shift research focus from 'bikini medicine' to what is really ailing women
A new study has found that women's health research remains disproportionately focused on the reproductive years -- particularly on pregnancy -- with few articles …
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An automatic information extraction system for scientific articles on COVID-19
VIGICOVID is a system that uses natural language questions to get answers in the avalanche of information on COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2.
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The worrying arrival of the invasive Asian needle ant in Europe
A research team has, for the first time in Europe, identified a specimen of Asian needle ant (Brachyponera chinensis), a highly invasive species.
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Most face masks don't expose wearers to harmful levels of PFAS, study says
Face masks are important for slowing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting against smoke. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are added to many products …
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Common coronavirus infections don't generate effective antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, study finds
Researchers have shown that infections with two different common human coronaviruses (HCoVs) don't generate antibodies that effectively cross-react with SARS-CoV-2. So, prior infection with …
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Researchers’ novel tool to help develop safer pesticides
Researchers have developed a new computational approach to rapidly screen pesticides for safety, performance and how long they will endure in the environment. Moreover, …
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When a band falls flat: Searching for flatness in materials
The world's first catalog of flat band materials could reduce the serendipity in the search for new materials with exotic quantum properties, such as …
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Personality traits are associated with well-being and satisfaction in life after work
A new study has identified novel associations between older adults' personality traits, the routes they took to leave their jobs, and their well-being after …
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Tools reveal patterns of Neandertal extinction in the Iberian Peninsula
Neandertal populations in the Iberian Peninsula were experiencing local extinction and replacement even before Homo sapiens arrived, according to a new study.
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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein more stable, slower changing than earlier version
New computational simulations of the behavior of SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins prior to fusion with human cell receptors show that SARS-CoV-2, the virus …
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Audio files are being used as 'digital drugs', survey suggests
A new study sheds light on the little-known phenomenon of binaural beats, where sounds purportedly evoke psychoactive effects.
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Record broken: Hubble spots farthest star ever seen
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has established an extraordinary new benchmark: detecting the light of a star that existed within the first billion years after …
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Deserts 'breathe' water vapor, study shows
Deserts may seem lifeless and inert, but they are very much alive. Sand dunes, in particular, grow and move -- and according to a …
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Engineering researchers develop porous nanoparticles for regenerative medicine
Stem cells can develop into many different types of cells in the body. For instance, when a person is injured, stem cells come to …
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Hands, feet, and fins: The connection that explains acral melanoma
Scientists are using zebrafish to understand human skin cancer that attacks the hands and feet.
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When worlds collide: Studying impact craters to uncover the secrets of the solar system
While for humans the constants might be death and taxes, for planets the constants are gravity and collisions. Astronomers are using information about impacts …
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Study shows that RNA can be targeted by small molecule drugs, creating new possibilities for disease treatment
Until now, proteins have been the target of most medications for the prevention and treatment of human disease. Drug developers have perceived RNA to …
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Oxytocin treatment can take lions from ferocious to friendly
Lions typically aren't keen on making new friends. The giant cats guard their territory fiercely and can mortally wound a foe with a single …
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Where we grow up influences our sense of direction
New researcher has demonstrated that people's spatial navigation ability is influenced by their geographical origin. Growing up in rural or urban areas, or in …
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Researchers discover new model for 'global' DNA repair
Two studies provide a radically new picture of how bacterial cells continually repair damaged sections (lesions) in their DNA.
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Molecular 'blueprint' illuminates how plants perceive light
Plants rely on their ability to sense light for survival. But unlike animals, plants don't have eyes full of photoreceptors to capture and convey …
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Alzheimer‘s: Amyloid and tau are a perilous couple
In the course of Alzheimer's disease, two proteins called 'amyloid' and 'tau' accumulate in the brain. A new study with more than 200 participants …
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Argon found in air of ancient atmosphere
Researchers have discovered argon trapped in air-hydrate crystals in ice cores, which can be used to reconstruct past temperature changes and climate shifts.
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Programmed assembly of wafer-scale atomically thin crystals
A research team develops an assembly method for atomically thin crystals at the wafer-scale.
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Eating two servings of avocados a week linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease
A 30-year study of more than 110,000 health professionals found that participants who ate at least two servings of avocado a week had a …
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Study shows critical protein may play a role in origin of mesothelioma
Researchers have discovered that a protein critical in the embryonic stages of life is reactivated in certain cases of mesothelioma, offering clues into the …
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New algorithm will improve bowel-cancer patient care
An algorithm which can predict how long a patient might spend in hospital if they're diagnosed with bowel cancer could save the money and …
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Stabilizing low blood sugar in infancy prevents long-term brain damage
Low blood sugar in infancy is serious, but treatment can ward off long-term brain damage in infants, a new study has found.
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Americans love football, but differ on whether kids should play
Football may be America's most popular sport, but the nation is deeply divided about whether youth should play the tackle version of the game.
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The Rule of Two helps make spaces sound better
Researchers developed a new acoustic measurement technique in a room with more acoustic combinations than there are ants on Earth.
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Engineering the quantum states in solids using light
A research team has developed a platform that can control the properties of solid materials with light and measure them.
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Exercise may reduce depression symptoms, boost effects of therapy
Exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits of therapy, according to …
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Researchers discover source of super-fast electron 'rain'
Scientists have discovered a new source of super-fast, energetic electrons raining down on Earth's atmosphere, a phenomenon that contributes to the colorful aurora borealis …
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Immune cells produce chemical messenger that prevents heart disease–related inflammation
In the bone marrow, B cells produce a chemical messenger called acetylcholine that prevents inflammation in the heart and blood vessels by blocking white …
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Drought alters Mammoth Mountain’s carbon dioxide emissions
A study suggests the weight of snow and ice atop the Sierra Nevada affects a California volcano's carbon dioxide emissions, one of the main …
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Universal flu vaccine candidate
Scientists have leveraged on a novel vaccine platform to deliver M2e to immune cells. This allowed them to prove that a single shot immunization …
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Newly discovered drug candidate increased insulin secretion in type 2 diabetes
Researchers have discovered increased levels of of a microRNA in type 2 diabetes, which has a negative effect on insulin secretion. Their experiments on …
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Researchers expand target range of CRISPR/Cas Systems
Researchers have created a genome editing technology that allows for slight variations in target DNA but retains local specificity, and which could help realize …
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Spiders use webs to extend their hearing
A newly published study of orb-weaving spiders has yielded some extraordinary results: The spiders are using their webs as extended auditory arrays to capture …
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Researchers redefine the mechanisms of Dravet syndrome
Researchers have found that dysfunction in an important cell subtype in the brain's neuronal network contribute to chronic symptoms in the neurodevelopmental disorder Dravet …
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New approach needed for forecasting corrosion within bridges, concrete structures
Researchers advocate for a paradigm change in the science of forecasting corrosion damage within reinforced concrete structures. They discuss the severe flaws in using …
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Folding design leads to heart sensor with smaller profile
Researchers want to leverage the centuries-old art of cutting paper, kirigami, into designs to develop a sensor sheet that can stretch and breathe with …
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'An underutilized tool:' UV-LED lights can kill coronaviruses and HIV with the flip of a switch, study finds
The same light bulbs used in offices and public spaces can destroy coronaviruses and HIV, according to a new study.
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Unravelling the mystery of parrot longevity
Bigger brains have led some species of parrot to live surprisingly long lives, new research shows.
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Zebra finch males sing in dialects and females pay attention
Male zebra finches learn their song by imitating conspecifics. To stand out in the crowd, each male develops its own unique song. Because of …
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Researchers identify key complex for ribosome generation
Researchers have identified a four-protein complex that appears to play a key role in generating ribosomes -- organelles that serve as protein factories for …
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Head-mounted microscope reaches deeper into mouse brains
Researchers have developed a miniature microscope that is designed for high-resolution 3D images inside the brains of living mice. The new, lightweight design could …
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Roundworms’ egg cells have a backup plan
Researchers discovered a previously unknown mechanism in roundworms that protects their egg cells from division errors. Uncovering and understanding this hidden mechanism could ultimately …
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Planet-scale MRI
Researchers presented the results of efforts to perform global full waveform inversions of the Earth using the Frontera supercomputer. They used data from 300 …
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Mounds of ice in craters give new insight into Mars’ past climate
Newly discovered deposits of layered ice in craters scattered around Mars' southern hemisphere provide insights into how the planet's orientation controlled the planet's climate …
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New software to help discover valuable compounds
Because the comparative metabolomics field lacks sophisticated data analysis tools that are available to genomics and proteomics researchers, metabolomics researchers spend a lot of …
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Prior COVID-19 infection linked to robust, accelerated immune response after first vaccine dose, researchers report
Scientists show that responses to the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine differ significantly in individuals based on whether or not they were previously infected with …
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Describing the devastating eruption in Tonga
On January 15, the volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai devastated the nation of Tonga. The eruption triggered tsunamis as far afield as the Caribbean and …
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Study finds 10-second videos predict blood cancer relapse
Ten-second videos of white blood cell motion in the skin's microvasculature greatly improved the prediction of which stem cell and bone marrow transplant patients …
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Plastic bag bans may unintentionally drive other bag sales
When cities or counties institute plastic bag bans or fees, the idea is to reduce the amount of plastic headed to the landfill. But …
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Improving asphalt road pavement using engineered nano mineral composites
Researchers have developed a new, greener nano asphalt binder that produces a new type of asphalt which uses less energy and produces less vapor …
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How accelerated biological aging may cause bowel cancer
Scientists have shown how accelerated biological aging measured by an epigenetic clock may increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to a new report.
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Sensor for faster, more accurate COVID-19 tests
Researchers say the sensor combines accuracy levels approaching that of PCR testing with the speed of rapid antigen tests, and could be used for …
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Nature-based carbon removal can help protect us from a warming planet
A new study finds that temporary nature-based carbon removal can lower global peak warming levels but only if complemented by ambitious fossil fuel emission …
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Scientists achieve record efficiency for ultra-thin solar panels
A team has successfully increased the levels of energy absorbed by wafer-thin photovoltaic panels by 25%. Their solar panels, just one micrometer thick, convert …
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Treatment for substance use reduces depression for many adolescents and young adults with both problems
A new study reports that, among youth with substance use and depression, a significant proportion show early improvements in depression during their treatment for …
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Fuel from waste wood
According to the latest assessment report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a considerable reduction in CO2 emissions is required to limit the …
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Researchers shorten manufacturing time for CAR T cell therapy
A new approach could cut the time it takes to alter patients' immune cells for infusion back into the body to find and attack …
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Promising Alzheimer's drug may also improve memory in Down syndrome and normal aging
New research is breaking ground in repurposing an FDA-approved drug as a potential treatment in Down syndrome and normal aging. The results suggest that …
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Lung damage may persist long after COVID-19 pneumonia
Some people recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia have CT evidence of damage to their lungs that persists a full year after the onset of symptoms, …
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How eye imaging technology could help robots and cars see better
Using lessons learned from the eye-imaging technology optical coherence tomography (OCT), engineers have demonstrated a LiDAR system that is fast and accurate enough to …
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AI helps radiologists detect bone fractures
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an effective tool for fracture detection that has potential to aid clinicians in busy emergency departments, according to a new …
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Distinct classes of fibroblasts in tumors play opposing roles, promoting or restraining pancreatic cancer growth
Researchers discovered that two distinct classes of fibroblast cells accumulate in pancreatic tumors and play opposing roles to promote and restrain pancreatic cancer growth. …
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Dried avocado meal, a novel fiber source to be added to commercial dog food
Thanks to avocados' rise to superfood stardom, there are now more avocado-derived products in the supply chain than ever. In a unique study, researchers …
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Good hydration may reduce long-term risks for heart failure
Staying well-hydrated may be associated with a reduced risk for developing heart failure. New findings suggest that consuming sufficient amounts of fluids throughout life …
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Osmotic pressure and viscosity: Anticancer drug efficacy and restricting tumors using LDDS
Chemotherapy is known for its painful side-effects. It also has limitations when the cancer has metastasized to the lymph nodes. The lymphatic drug delivery …
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Heat storage: Scientists develop material that is stable, efficient and eco-friendly
A new heat storage material could help to significantly improve the energy efficiency of buildings. It can be used to store surplus heat and …
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Residual water from the food industry gives seaweed cultivation a boost
Process water from the food industry is an excellent fertilizer in land-based seaweed cultivation. Not only does the seaweed grow faster; its protein content …
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An approach to treating a severe congenital myopathy
The diagnosis is rare, but devastating -- children with congenital muscle disorders often never learn to walk. Until now, there was no chance of …
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New estimation strategy improves soil carbon sampling in agricultural fields
Researchers have evaluated strategies for efficiently estimating soil organic carbon in agricultural fields. Quantifying soil organic carbon stocks in agricultural fields is essential for …
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I was here first! This is how hepatitis C inhibits hepatitis E
Infections with hepatitis C and E are so common that, going only by statistics, many people should be infected with both viruses at the …
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Critical and underutilized: Fire and police responders associated with higher cardiac arrest survival rates
Police and fire first responders are often first on the scene during an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, and a new study finds that their intervention …
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Rehabilitation psychologists: Specialists you may not yet know, but might one day need
Rehabilitation psychology is a field that focuses on assessing and treating cognitive, emotional and functional difficulties for patients in a rehabilitation setting. In a …
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Pharmacogenetic testing shows promise improving symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression
Pharmacogenetic testing was associated with nearly a two-fold (89 per cent) increase in remission rates compared to treatment as usual in a recent clinical …
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Potential window for treating ALS identified
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects as many as 30,000 people in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed …
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Genetic risk for asthma comes from changes in airway cells, study finds
A significant amount of genetic risk for asthma is likely mediated through altered gene expression within the airway epithelium. That is the conclusion of …
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Solid aerosols found in Arctic atmosphere could impact cloud formation and climate
Solid aerosols can change how clouds form in the Arctic. And, as the Arctic loses ice, researchers expect to see more of these unique …
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Lack of sleep increases unhealthy abdominal fat, study finds
New research shows that lack of sufficient sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption and consequently fat accumulation, especially unhealthy fat …
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Caribou herd rebounds as Indigenous stewards lead conservation efforts
Despite recovery efforts from federal and provincial governments, caribou populations across Canada continue to decline, largely due to human activity. But as a new …
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New information about amyloid filaments in neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers have helped identify that a common protein found in neurodegenerative diseases forms amyloid filaments in an age-dependent manner without a connection to disease.
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Scientists observe mysterious death of a star emitting six rings
Astrophysicists studying in unprecedented detail a red giant star named V Hydrae have witnessed the star's mysterious death throes. Researchers discovered that the carbon-rich …
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How cells control their borders
Bacteria and yeast need to prevent leakage of numerous small molecules through their cell membrane. Biochemists have studied how the composition of the membrane …
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Layover or nonstop? Unique pattern of connectivity lets highly creative people's brains take road less traveled to their destination
A new study shows highly creative people's brains appear to work differently than others, with an atypical approach that makes distant connections more quickly …
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Solar energy explains fast yearly retreat of Antarctica's sea ice
Sea ice around Antarctica retreats more quickly than it advances, an asymmetry that has been a puzzle. New analysis shows that the Southern Hemisphere …
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Smells like ancient society: Scientists find ways to study and reconstruct past scents
In a new paper, researchers discuss the importance of scent in human history and address how and why experts might investigate smells from the …
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New technology could make biopsies a thing of the past
Researchers have developed a technology that could replace conventional biopsies and histology with real-time imaging within the living body. MediSCAPE is a high-speed 3D …
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Atlas of migraine cell types sheds light on new therapeutic targets
By mapping the cell types and genes expressed in the human and mouse trigeminal ganglion, researchers have created an online resource for studying the …
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