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Discovering molecular 'team-work' underlying nitrate assimilation in a unicellular red alga
The mechanisms suppressing nitrate assimilation in plants under nitrogen-repleted condition are poorly known, but researchers may have made a breakthrough. They have recently studied …
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Exercise may treat long COVID-induced diabetes, depression
While no medically recognized treatment exists for long COVID, exercise may break the vicious cycle of inflammation that can lead to developing diabetes and …
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Scientists find new colony structure of fire ants evolved in one species before spreading to others
Scientists have discovered that a new form of ant society spread across species. They found that after the new form of society evolved in …
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Open-access dataset of macaque brain published
Researchers have published a dataset that was recorded from the visual cortex of monkeys during the resting state. The dataset consists of electrophysiology data …
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Heat stress for cattle may cost billions by century's end, study finds
Climate change poses a potentially devastating economic threat to low-income cattle farmers in poor countries due to increasing heat stress on the animals. Globally, …
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Physicists show how frequencies can easily be multiplied without special circuitry
A new discovery by physicists could make certain components in computers and smartphones obsolete. The team has succeeded in directly converting frequencies to higher …
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On the hunt for ultra-thin materials using data mining
Two-dimensional (2D) materials possess extraordinary properties. They usually consist of atomic layers that are only a few nanometers thick and are particularly good at …
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The new, improved Dragonfly is a galactic gas detector
The Dragonfly telescope is undergoing a metamorphosis. For the past decade, the Dragonfly Telephoto Array has conducted groundbreaking science by detecting faint starlight within …
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Rear-end collision on the 'ribosome highway'
As a molecular machine found in the cells of all organisms, the ribosome is responsible for making new proteins. For a number of reasons, …
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Seeing lipids more deeply with mass spectrometry
PRMC-MS allows enhanced profiling of phosphoinositide acyl variants both in intracellular and extracellular environments.
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Home-based flu tests as accurate as rapid diagnostic testing in clinical settings
Home-based, self-administered tests for influenza are comparable in accuracy to rapid diagnostic tests in clinical settings, according to a peer-reviewed study. The researchers determined …
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Labeling key to success of software company innovations
Companies in the software industry, where novel ideas are prized, use linguistic tactics to develop new labels for their innovations to stay ahead of …
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Cellular therapy improves signs and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A recent clinical trial has shown that cellular therapy is safe and effective in stopping the deterioration of upper limb and heart functions in …
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Recently discovered protein turbocharges gene expression
Scientists have found intriguing new details about a previously missing critical factor in gene expression. An ancient protein called NDF found in all human …
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Prenatal mindfulness program improves stress response in infants
Infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months old, a new study found.
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New observations from ICESat-2 show remarkable Arctic sea ice thinning in just three years
Over the past two decades, the Arctic has lost about one-third of its winter sea ice volume, largely due to a decline in sea …
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Damage to inner ear system predicts fall risk among people with Alzheimer's disease
A study of about 50 people with Alzheimer's disease has added to evidence that damage to the inner ear system that controls balance is …
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Magnetism helps electrons vanish in high-temp superconductors
A physicist's discovery could lead to the engineering of high-temp superconducting properties into materials useful for quantum computing, medical imaging.
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Researchers discover genetic cause of sometimes deadly esophageal disorder in dogs
German shepherds are predisposed to congenital idiopathic megaesophagus (CIM), an inherited disorder where a puppy develops an enlarged esophagus that fails to move food …
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Water determines magma depth, a key to accurate models of volcanic activity, eruption
Around the world, between 40 and 50 volcanoes are currently erupting or in states of unrest, and hundreds of millions of people are at …
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After more than 20 years, scientists have solved the full-length structure of a Janus Kinase
More than two decades of effort went into a project that has now revealed the structure of a crucial signaling molecule, opening the door …
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Brain-based computing chips not just for AI anymore
With the insertion of a little math, researchers have shown that neuromorphic computers, which synthetically replicate the brain's logic, can solve more complex problems …
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Human induced pluripotent stem cells improve visual acuity, vascular health
Researchers are investigating novel regenerative medicine approaches to better manage vascular health complications from type 2 diabetes that could someday support blood vessel repair …
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Watershed size plays major role in filtering pollutants, researchers find
Research has found that watershed size plays a major role in a river network's ability to do this work. The findings further the understanding …
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Antivirals, some antibodies, work well against BA.2 omicron variant of COVID-19 virus
The antiviral therapies remdesivir, molnupiravir, and the active ingredient in Pfizer's Paxlovid pill (nirmatrelvir), remain effective in laboratory tests against the BA.2 variant of …
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Scientists 'supercharge' cancer-fighting T cells
Scientists have identified a way to 'supercharge' tumor-attacking T cells, a finding that may not only improve the effectiveness of a promising type of …
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New study confirms bioengineered RSV protein vaccine evokes protective immune response
Researchers marked a major milestone in the effort to create an effective vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause severe respiratory disease …
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Gamification, past habits may impact future eco-friendly tendencies differently
Green consumer habits may not be impacted by gamification practices, but people who purchased environmentally friendly products in the past are likely to continue …
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Addressing knowledge gaps in shark and ray research
Sharks and rays are one of the most ancient vertebrate groups, as well as one of the most endangered. Researchers still know very little …
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How toddler-mother attachment impacts adolescent brain and behavior
Interpersonal trust is a crucial component of healthy relationships. When we interact with strangers, we quickly gauge whether we can trust them. And those …
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Genetic mechanisms of coral metamorphosis identified
Researchers discovered the gene expression regulation mechanisms that drive coral transition from a floating larvae to one that sits sedentary in reefs.
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Predicting tropical fish patterns in Japan
Scientists have developed a model that predicts six tropical fish species will expand into northern parts of Japan as sea temperatures rise.
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Using cell phone GNSS Networks to monitor crustal deformation
The Global Navigation Satellite System associated with a Japanese cell phone carrier can enhance monitoring of crustal deformation changes for earthquake early warning models.
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The cellular cleaning program autophagy helps in wound healing
Scientists have shown that the recycling program of cells, autophagy, leads to the fusion of several single cells into multinucleated cell units during wound …
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A cautionary tale of machine learning uncertainty
A new analysis shows that researchers using machine learning methods could risk underestimating uncertainties in their final results.
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The start of the birth of planets in a binary star system observed
Astronomers have observed primordial material that may be giving birth to three planetary systems around a binary star in unprecedented detail.
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'Scents' of alarm: Volatile chemical signals from damaged plants warn neighbors about herbivore attacks
Animals often use highly specific signals to warn their herd about approaching predators. Surprisingly, similar behaviors are also observed among plants. Shedding more light …
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A first step towards quantum algorithms: Minimizing the guesswork of a quantum ensemble
A quantum ensemble -- a set of quantum states with their corresponding probabilities -- is essential to the encoding of classical information for transmission …
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One step closer to artificial rhino eggs
To prevent the extinction of the northern white rhino, researchers are attempting to create artificial egg cells from stem cells. A team has now …
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Cosmic particle accelerator at its limit
With the help of special telescopes, researchers have observed a cosmic particle accelerator as never before. Observations made with the gamma ray observatory H.E.S.S. …
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Cancer patients do benefit from COVID-19 vaccination, study finds
A recent study followed 515 patients with varying cancers. The goal was to evaluate if patients had an immune response to the Moderna mRNA-1273 …
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ECMO may offer sickest COVID patients chance for 'exceptional survival', study finds
Some patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may experience significant lung recovery and return to normal lives with …
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Ice-ocean interactions are accelerating melting in West Antarctica
An analysis of Antarctica's Pope, Smith and Kohler glaciers has revealed an aggressive pattern of retreat connected to high melt rates of floating ice …
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Treatment length reduced for children with tuberculosis
An international trial exploring the effectiveness of tuberculosis (TB) treatment in children has led to a change in the World Health Organization's global guidelines …
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Hawaiian corals show surprising resilience to warming oceans
A long-term study of Hawaiian coral species provides a surprisingly optimistic view of how they might survive warmer and more acidic oceans resulting from …
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Blood test as possible diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study shows promising results for a blood test that could be used to identify Alzheimer's changes in the brain before the onset …
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Could leaky blood vessels in the brain be a culprit in Alzheimer’s disease?
Researchers report that they found high levels of the protein Fli-1 in the brains of deceased Alzheimer's patients. Blocking Fli-1's action in a mouse …
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Exploring ancient tuberculosis transmission chains
Tuberculosis (TB) is the second most common cause of death worldwide by an infectious pathogen (after Covid-19), but many aspects of its long history …
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More 'losers' than 'winners' among plants in the age of humans
A new analysis spanning more than 86,000 plant species finds that on this human-dominated planet, many more species of plants are poised to 'lose' …
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Cutting HFCs to cool the Earth
To have a better chance of holding global warming to 1.5°C, we need to accelerate the phase-down of HFC refrigerants under the Montreal Protocol. …
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Robot that seems to convey emotion while reading
Researchers have created a robot with an internal weight that can give the impression of conveying emotions while reading text messages. It can also …
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Stealth nanomedicines combat cancer and cut toxic effects of chemo
New research has identified that the frequently used chemotherapy drug (5-FU or Fluorouracil) is 100 per cent more effective at targeting tumors (rather than …
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Eating protein from a greater variety of sources may lower risk of high blood pressure
In a study of nearly 12,200 adults in China, eating protein from a greater variety of sources was associated with a lower risk of …
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Relocating farmland could turn back clock twenty years on carbon emissions, say scientists
Scientists have produced a map showing where the world's major food crops should be grown to maximize yield and minimize environmental impact. This would …
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How new bird species arise
Much of a centuries-old debate over where and how new bird species form has now been resolved. Researchers have provided evidence that birds in …
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Inclusive new tool makes genomic research better reflect world's diversity
Scientists have developed a powerful, inclusive new tool for genomic research that boosts efforts to develop more precise treatments for many diseases by leveraging …
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196 lasers help scientists recreate the conditions inside gigantic galaxy clusters
Scientists have long known that the hydrogen gas in galaxy clusters is searingly hot -- about 10 million degrees Kelvin, or roughly the same …
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Frequent external childcare can affect children's behavior, survey suggests
A survey of around 1,300 Zurich school children, their parents and teachers suggests that the more time children spend in external daycare, the more …
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Research sheds light on mysterious messenger RNA modifications
A team led by scientists has come a step closer to uncovering the purpose of a distinctive set of modifications found at the beginning …
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Half century of protection pays off for sea turtles
Green turtle numbers continue to rise on a group of islands where the species has now been protected for more than 50 years, new …
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy benefits people with depression through promoting self-kindness
New research shows that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can help promote self-kindness in people with a history of depression, thereby putting their bodies in …
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People with serious mental illness may have increased heart disease risk at younger ages
An analysis of nearly 600,000 adults in the U.S. found people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder had up to double the estimated …
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Florida's 76,000 stormwater ponds emit more carbon than they store
As Florida and other states become more urbanized, an increasing number of stormwater ponds are built. Florida already has 76,000 such ponds. The newer …
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Video game-based therapy helps stroke patients
After a stroke, patients may lose feeling in an arm or experience weakness and reduced movement that limits their ability to complete basic daily …
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How a virus packages its genetic material
Physics and astronomy professors have developed a theory and performed a series of simulations that may help explain how a virus finds its native …
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Non-social jays surprise scientists by learning as skillfully as birds living in groups
The California scrub-jay, a generally non-social bird, can learn just as well as another species of jay that lives in groups, a finding that …
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Exploring the bounds of room-temperature superconductivity
There are a few superconducting material systems for electric transmission in various stages of development. In the meantime, researchers are conducting experiments to look …
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New insight into machine-learning error estimation
Scientists are evaluating machine-learning models using transfer learning principles.
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Introducing organs-on-chips to the lymph system
Currently, there is little research focused on understanding mechanisms and drug discovery of lymphatic vascular diseases. However, conditions such as lymphedema, a buildup of …
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The untapped nitrogen reservoir
A research team elucidates how bacteria use the compound guanidine as a source of nitrogen.
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When ribosomes collide: How bacteria clean up after molecular crashes
Tiny cellular machines called ribosomes build proteins. When this building process goes awry in bacteria, ribosomes collide, triggering the arrival of a first responder …
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Oversized and understudied: Researchers begin to uncover the mysterious lives of jumbo bacteriophages
Viruses are tiny but mighty intruders that can be found in the environment including in human bodies, and they can play a variety of …
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A 'zigzag' blueprint for topological electronics
A collaborative study confirms a potential new switching mechanism for a proposed generation of ultra-low energy topological electronics. Based on novel, quantum nanoribbons terminating …
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Patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness show warning signs early on
People who suffer from persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) experience unsteadiness, non-spinning vertigo and dizziness. These symptoms are exacerbated by movement, upright posture, and visual …
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Scientists discover the origins of metastasis
Metastatic cells form in a primary tumor and then break away from it, migrate to other organs, attach to them and form new tumors. …
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Physics and biology explore together the mechanisms of life
Each of our cells contains about 40 million proteins that together perform all the tasks the cell needs to survive. For a smooth action, …
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New research sheds light on nature of friction in multi-layered graphene
Multi-layered graphene is a promising carbon-based nanomaterial for a variety of next-generation technologies, but the relationships between its surface structures and properties are not …
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In pilot study, asynchronous telehealth visits effectively treat overactive bladder
Women with overactive bladder are frequently frustrated with treatment, which leads to discontinuation of therapy. Asynchronous telehealth visits keep women engaged in follow-up care, …
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Innovative solution for thermal energy storage
A new research article features one major challenge overcome through a remarkably simple idea, opening the door to expanded use of PCMs for energy-efficient …
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Treating tough tumors by exploiting their iron 'addiction'
Researchers have successfully leveraged an FDA-approved drug to halt growth of tumors driven by mutations in the RAS gene, which are famously difficult to …
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Fundamental growth limitations in Antarctic fish
Antarctic fish have adapted over millennia to survive in the freezing temperatures of the Southern Ocean. However, in doing so, they have lost their …
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Childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk
New research has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social health determinants, genetics, and disease. The study found that participants with …
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Caribbean coral reefs have been warming for at least 100 years
A new analysis outlines 150 years of sea-surface temperature history throughout the Greater Caribbean region, highlighting significant warming trends that have disrupted coral reef …
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Hugging a 'breathing' cushion to ease anxiety
Researchers have developed a huggable, cushion-like device that mechanically simulates breathing, and preliminary evidence suggests it could help reduce students' pre-test anxiety.
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Music combined with auditory beat stimulation may reduce anxiety for some
Treatments integrating music and auditory beat stimulation are effective in reducing state anxiety in some patients, according to a new study.
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Gender gaps in daily time usage at different ages vary between countries
A new, 10-country analysis identifies between-nation differences in the amount of time men and women spend on various daily activities at different stages of …
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Office buildings with infrequent water use may have poor water quality
Low-consumption office buildings with infrequent water use could have chemical and microbiological safety issues, according to a new study. The research could have implications …
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Giant impact crater in Greenland occurred a few million years after dinosaurs went extinct
Danish and Swedish researchers have dated the enormous Hiawatha impact crater, a 31 km-wide meteorite crater buried under a kilometer of Greenlandic ice. The …
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Study hints at how early life experiences may affect brain wiring
A new study of brain development in mice shortly after birth may provide insights into how early life events can affect wiring patterns in …
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Discovery of new immune process that regulates inflammation in human fat may help manage obesity
Scientists have just identified how specific immune cells can work together in fat to cause inflammation that leads to weight gain and obesity. Their …
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Anti-Mullerian hormone may contribute to infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome
High levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) have traditionally been thought of as merely a passive byproduct of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but a new …
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An obesity treatment for women only?
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after discovering an important factor …
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Black hole billiards in the centers of galaxies
Researchers provide the first plausible explanation to why one of the most massive black hole pairs observed to date by gravitational waves also seemed …
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Scientists capture the fleeting dance of moiré excitons
Scientists have visualized the two parts of an elusive particle -- the moiré exciton -- to reveal its structure and unique properties.
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New responsible data sharing technique will enable better understanding of disease-causing genetic variants
Scientists may better understand and test for the genetic variations that cause cancer and other heritable diseases through the application of federated analysis, a …
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New twist on an 80-year-old biochemical pathway
With the resurgence of interest in cancer metabolism, researchers are coming to realize that there is more to a cell's biochemistry than once thought.
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Stalagmites trace climate history and impact from volcanic eruptions
The soils and vegetation of Patagonia's fjord regions form a unique and highly sensitive ecosystem that is closely linked to marine ecosystems, sediment deposition …
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Reducing subsequent injuries after a concussion
Looking for techniques to keep young athletes safer post-concussion, researchers devised a study in which teenage athletes who suffered concussions were randomized either to …
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New technology enables unprecedented glimpse inside single brain cells
Researchers have developed a new genomic technology to simultaneously analyze the DNA, RNA and chromatin -- a combination of DNA and protein -- from …
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