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Collectors in the prehistoric world recycled old stone tools to preserve the memory of their ancestors
A new study asks what drove prehistoric humans to collect and recycle flint tools that had been made, used, and discarded by their predecessors. …
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Climate mitigation measures could impact food security, study finds
Many countries have set carbon neutrality as a policy goal, but according to a new study, there are various risks associated with the reduction …
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Novel antiviral drug combinations demonstrate COVID-19 therapeutic potential
Researchers demonstrate that combinations of antiviral drugs inhibiting both polymerase and exonuclease reduce SARS-CoV-2 replication 10 times more than polymerase inhibitors alone.
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Harnessing AI and Robotics to treat spinal cord injuries
By employing artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to formulate therapeutic proteins, a team has successfully stabilized an enzyme able to degrade scar tissue resulting …
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Novel treatment makes pancreatic cancer susceptible to immunotherapy, mouse study shows
A new study -- in mice -- suggests that blocking a major inflammatory pathway that is activated in pancreatic cancer makes the tumors sensitive …
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Nanoparticle reduces skin and lung scarring for scleroderma, mouse study finds
Researchers found a unique immune cell plays a key role in the chronic inflammation and scarring in the lungs and skin of people with …
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How does the brain make memories?
Researchers have discovered two types of brain cells that play a key role in dividing continuous human experience into distinct segments that can be …
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Cellular rejuvenation therapy safely reverses signs of aging in mice
Age may be just a number, but it's a number that often carries unwanted side effects, from brittle bones and weaker muscles to increased …
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Tiny worms make complex decisions, too
How does an animal make decisions? Scientists have spent decades trying to answer this question by focusing on the cells and connections of the …
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Safer, more powerful batteries for electric cars, power grid
A new study tackled a long-held assumption that adding some liquid electrolyte to improve performance would make solid-state batteries unsafe. Instead, the research team …
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New early signs of Parkinson’s uncovered in diverse study
Hearing loss and epilepsy are early features of Parkinson's, according to pioneering new research.
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Amazon rainforest is losing resilience: New evidence from satellite data analysis
The Amazon rainforest is likely losing resilience, data analysis from high-resolution satellite images suggests. This is due to stress from a combination of logging …
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Genetic study gives extensive insights into severe COVID-19
The world's largest study of the genetics of critical COVID-19, involving more than 57,000 people, has revealed fresh details about some of the biological …
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Lensless camera captures cellular-level, 3D details in living tissue
The lensless Bio-FlatScope is a small, inexpensive camera to monitor biological activity that can't be captured by conventional instruments. The device could eventually be …
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World Trade Center responders at higher risk for blood cancer-associated mutations, study finds
Scientists determined that 9/11 first responders to the World Trade Center have increased levels of mutations that escalate their risk for blood cancers or …
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New maps show airplane contrails over the U.S. -- DROP ped steeply in 2020
Researchers have generated new maps of jet contrails over the United States before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, which show a steep reduction in …
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New study questions explanation for last winter's brutal U.S. cold snap
A new study challenges a commonly accepted explanation that a 'sudden stratospheric warming' caused the unusually cold weather over the U.S. early last year, …
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Traffic accidents significantly -- DROP ped during COVID-19 lockdown, study finds
Research shows that traffic accidents decreased by nearly half during the two-month period at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when residents of most …
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Cell division in microalgae: Mitosis revealed in detail
Cell division ensures growth or renewal and is thus vital for all organisms. However, the process differs somewhat in animals, bacteria, fungi, plants, and …
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A sieve for molecules
Scientists have long tried to use graphene, which is composed of carbon, as a kind of sieve. But this material doesn't have any pores. …
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Electric Truck Hy -- DROP ower, a flexible solution to hy -- DROP ower in mountainous regions
Researchers have developed an innovative hy -- DROP ower technology based on electric trucks that could provide a flexible and clean solution for electricity …
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Cameras reveal snowshoe hare density
The number of hares in a forest is a good indicator of how healthy that ecosystem is -- and now there's a better way …
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Is it working? Scientists say gene variant indicates effectiveness of immunotherapy for allergies
Although sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) has become an effective treatment option for many allergies, about 20-30 percent of patients don't respond to SLIT for Japanese …
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Cooler waters created super-sized Megalodon
A new study reveals that the iconic extinct Megalodon or megatooth shark grew to larger sizes in cooler environments than in warmer areas.
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People with heart defects may be at greater risk for severe COVID-19 illness
People with congenital heart defects who were hospitalized with COVID-19 were up to twice as likely to suffer severe illness or death from the …
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Pig grunts reveal their emotions
We can now decode pigs' emotions. Using thousands of acoustic recordings gathered throughout the lives of pigs, from their births to deaths, an international …
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Higher risk of temperature-related death if global warming exceeds 2°C
The death rate linked to extreme temperatures will increase significantly under global warming of 2°C, finds a new report. Temperature-related mortality -- where a …
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Scientists identify areas of high marine mammal diversity
Sightings of more than 1 million marine mammals in the federally protected Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument and sites along the Atlantic …
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Possible common thread between many neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers reveal a new fibril in diseased brains, one formed by a protein normally busy cleaning cells.
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Event horizons are tunable factories of quantum entanglement
Physicists have leveraged quantum information theory techniques to reveal a mechanism for amplifying, or 'stimulating,' the production of entanglement in the Hawking effect in …
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Meddling with metals: Escaping the tyranny of copper
Researchers have reported a new protein-design strategy to sidestep the Irving-Williams Series, allowing proteins to behind to other metals ahead of copper.
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Single test for over 50 genetic diseases will cut diagnosis from decades to days
A single DNA test has been developed that can screen a patient's genome for over 50 genetic neurological and neuromuscular diseases such as Huntington's …
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Visualizing the invisible: New fluorescent DNA label reveals nanoscopic cancer features
Researchers have developed a new fluorescent label that gives a clearer picture of how DNA architecture is disrupted in cancer cells. The findings could …
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Making diversity, equity, inclusion integral part of physics education
While many physics instructors are beginning to incorporate lessons on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom, it can often feel like an add-on …
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Changing the standard of care for stage III melanoma surgery
For years, surgery for patients with stage III melanoma -- melanoma that has spread to the lymph nodes -- involved removing those lymph nodes …
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Researchers map magnetic fields in 3D, findings could improve device storage capacity
Researchers have mapped magnetic fields in three dimensions, a major step toward solving what they call the 'grand challenge' of revealing 3D magnetic configuration …
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Artificial intelligence predicts algae potential as alternative energy source
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are using artificial intelligence to set a new world record for producing algae as a reliable, economic source for …
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During droughts, thirstier mountain forests could mean less water downstream
Researchers found upstream forests' increased water consumption during droughts could leave less water downstream for forests, cities and wildlife during drought.
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A new study relates liquid fructose intake to fatty liver disease
A high-fat diet is not enough to cause short-term fatty liver disease. However, if this diet is combined with the intake of beverages sweetened …
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Greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles
Major automotive manufacturers are ramping up production of electric trucks as a key strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of their vehicles.
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Microneedle approach to address peanut allergy shows promise in mice
Mice that received treatments with peanut-coated microneedles had significant increased rates of desensitization to peanut allergy compared with epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT), a new study …
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Nealtican lava flow field, Popocatépetl volcano: A window to the past and future hazards
The Popocatépetl volcano, located southeast of Mexico City, stands as the second highest peak in Mexico and is considered to be one of the …
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Mindfulness meditation can reduce guilt, leading to unintended negative social consequences, study finds
Mindfulness meditation is a stress-management practice with ancient lineage that cultivates nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, often by directing attention to the physical …
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'Fingerprint' machine learning technique identifies different bacteria in seconds
Bacterial identification can take hours and often longer -- precious time when diagnosing infections and selecting appropriate treatments. There may be a quicker, more …
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AI helped protect businesses from COVID-19 risks
A new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) apps helped protect small and medium-sized businesses against many of the risks that emerged during …
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Predicting solar cell performance from terahertz and microwave spectroscopy
Many semiconducting materials are possible candidates for solar cells. In recent years, perovskite semiconductors in particular have attracted attention, as they are both inexpensive …
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Bendy robotic arm twisted into shape with help of augmented reality
Researchers have designed a malleable robotic arm that can be guided into shape by a person using augmented reality (AR) goggles.
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New treatment to combat obesity and heart disease
An interdisciplinary research team has successfully developed an innovative inhibitor that shows promise in fighting obesity and potentially preventing heart disease. The team developed …
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More alcohol, less brain: Association begins with an average of just one drink a day
Even light-to-moderate drinking is associated with harm to the brain, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from more than 36,000 adults that …
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Henipavirus glycoprotein architecture suggests therapeutic strategies
3D structural findings are reported on a critical component of the Nipah virus' infection mechanism, and how antibodies home in on an important part …
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Cutting losses: Engineering research equips solar industry for improved performance
Researchers have succeeded in identifying a technique that makes cadmium, selenium and telluride (CdSeTe) solar cells more efficient than silicon cells.
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New species of stegosaur is oldest discovered in Asia, and possibly the world
Relatively small, but fearsome-looking stegosaur measured about 2.8 meters (9 feet) from nose to tail -- but scientists can't tell whether the remains are …
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Researchers identify potential approaches to modify the vaginal microbiome
Study shows that L. iners has unique nutritional requirements that distinguish it from L. crispatus, potentially allowing it to be targeted using novel therapeutic …
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Agreeableness a helpful trait for general success in life, study finds
Agreeableness has desirable effect on hundreds of physical, psychological, occupational metrics that impact more than just job performance.
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Magnetic excitations could provide information transfer without heat loss
Just as electrons flow through an electrical conductor, magnetic excitations can travel through certain materials. Such excitations, known in physics as 'magnons' in analogy …
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Temperature variation could help new touchscreen technology simulate virtual shapes
High-fidelity touch has the potential to significantly expand the scope of what we expect from computing devices, making new remote sensory experiences possible. The …
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The future of data storage is double-helical, research indicates
Researchers added seven new letters to DNA's molecular alphabet and developed a precise, letter-perfect sequencing method. These innovations helped transform the double helix into …
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Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was associated with a reduction in self-reported cannabis use by up to 60 per cent among people with schizophrenia …
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Joro spiders likely to spread beyond Georgia, US
The Joro spider first arrived stateside around 2013 and has since spread across the state and Southeast. But new research suggests the invasive arachnids …
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Communication defect in psychotic disorders
Communication between brain areas is crucial for the brain to correctly process sensory signals and adopt an appropriate behavioural response. Yet, dysfunctions in these …
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Rapid evolution fuels transcriptional plasticity in fish species to cope with ocean acidification
A research team has revealed the basis to variability across different fish species and uncovered that some species evolve more rapidly, providing them with …
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Energy-harvesting wearable device made from recycled waste
Wearable devices could soon be entirely made of recycled waste materials -- and powered by human movement, thanks to a new energy-harvesting device.
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Two-faced orchestrator: Tis gene regulates positive and negative immune responses in plants
The mechanism of plant defense mediated by the non-expressor of pathogenesis-related (NPR) genes in monocots (plants having a single embryonic leaf) is not well-documented. …
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Physics race pits Usain Bolt against Jurassic Park dinosaur
Scott Lee is a physics professor at the University of Toledo who has developed numerous learning activities to help intro-level students get enthusiastic about …
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Seeing is believing when it comes to health risk and behavior change
Using medical imaging technologies that can visualize health may discourage risk-related behaviors more than non-visual information. A new meta-analysis finds that when individuals undergo …
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Lipid profiling can predict risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease decades before onset
Simultaneous measurement of dozens of types of fats in the blood ('lipidomics') can predict the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular …
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Changing your mind based on information, or simply to conform? Brain activity differentiates between types of social influence
Researchers have characterized brain activity that occurs when we are socially influenced to change our minds. The study shows how the brain distinguishes between …
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Working, studying in 'off' hours can harm motivation
Working a nontraditional schedule, and checking in at all hours of the day, night and weekends, is not necessarily beneficial for the 21st-century workforce, …
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Vaccine and antibody treatment effectiveness blunted by all three Omicron subvariants
A new study finds that COVID vaccines and monoclonal antibody treatments offer less protection against new Omicron subvariants.
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Time off after high school makes college less likely
Academic breaks after high school -- even those lasting just a few months -- can cause some students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to …
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New tool reveals function of enigmatic gene sequences
While the large proportion of our genome that does not instruct our cells to form proteins has been harder to study than protein-coding genes, …
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Extending the longevity of stem cells
People are having children later than ever before. The average age of new parents in the United States has been rising for at least …
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Sense of belonging helps high school students engage with STEM
A new study finds one key to promoting STEM education, and to making students feel capable of working on STEM subjects outside of the …
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Attention! Brain scans can tell if you are paying it
Using a model of fMRI data collected from 92 individuals performing several types of attention-related tasks, researchers successfully predicted how well those individuals would …
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Mussels' underwater glue inspires synthetic cement
Researchers have used a novel method to replicate mussel-adhesive proteins, creating a stronger glue than the material they set out to mimic.
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Weighing up: What’s the bottom line when it comes to weight loss?
When it comes to weight loss, many of us have dabbled in the latest diets. But whether you're cutting carbs or keeping to keto, …
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Why some bubbles move faster
Why do large gas bubbles in viscoelastic liquids (such as polymer and protein solutions) rise so much faster than expected? An open question with …
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Nocturnal teeth grinding can damage temporomandibular joints
Nocturnal teeth grinding and clenching of the upper and lower jaw are known as sleep bruxism and can have a number of consequences for …
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Special shell protects Antarctic scallop from ice build-up
Airplane wings that don't ice up or solar cells that generate electricity even in winter - ice-free surfaces are important for many applications. A …
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New method to produce chemically modified mRNA developed
Chemists describe a new synthetically produced, highly modified messenger RNA that allows cells to more efficiently produce proteins. In the long term, this method …
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Computer games in the classroom: Educational success depends on the teacher
Future teachers see educational potential in computer games, study shows. Teacher training should therefore address their potential in the classroom.
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Meta-analysis of 15 studies reports new findings on how many daily walking steps needed for longevity benefit
A meta-analysis of 15 studies involving nearly 50,000 people from four continents offers new insights into identifying the amount of daily walking steps that …
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Taller adults may be at increased risk for colorectal cancer
A new meta-analysis, or data examination of several independent studies, adds to evidence that taller adults may be more likely than shorter ones to …
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Dark energy: Neutron stars will tell us if it's only an illusion
Scientists provide the first simulation of neutron star collisions in extensions of general relativity relevant for cosmology, offering a new approach to test gravity.
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NGI uses twist to engineer 2D semiconductors with built-in memory functions
A team of researchers has demonstrated that slightly twisted 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) display room-temperature ferroelectricity.
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Researchers reconstruct ancient fish lizard
Scientists have mapped 300 years of research on the prehistoric marine reptiles known as ichthyosaurs. Using a uniquely well-preserved fossil, the team has also …
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An oral medication shows benefits treating Type 1 diabetes for at least two years after diagnosis
Use of the drug verapamil to treat Type 1 diabetes continues to show benefits lasting at least two years, researchers report. Patients taking the …
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Women with irregular periods may be at risk for liver disease
Women with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these …
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Ensuring sustainable recreational fisheries in the face of social change
The observation that 'the fishing's not what it used to be' ranks up there with 'the one that got away' as a story that …
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First potential immunization against RSV for healthy infants found highly effective in phase 3 trial
Nirsevimab showed 74.5 percent efficacy against medically attended lower respiratory tract infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in healthy infants, according to an …
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Bull ant evolves new way to target pain
Researchers found a bull ant venom component that exploits a pain pathway in mammals, which they believe evolved to stop echidnas attacking the ant's …
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Rainfall strongly affects infectious Vibrio bacteria in Ala Wai Canal
In the Ala Wai Canal in Waikiki, Hawai'i, the abundance of Vibrio vulnificus, an infectious bacterium, is strongly influenced by the amount of rainfall …
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Evidence links e-cigarette use with increased odds of prediabetes
An analysis of data from a large, nationally representative survey of the US population shows that e-cigarette use is associated with increased odds of …
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Higher education and language skills may help ward off dementia
New research has found that people with mild cognitive impairment may not inevitably develop dementia and, in fact, having higher education and advanced language …
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Mummification in Europe may be older than previously known
Mummification of the dead probably was more common in prehistory than previously known. This discovery is made at the hunter-gatherer burial sites in the …
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Whole-genome sequencing reveals new secrets about killer fungus
New research reports the largest ever whole-genome sequencing project for the potentially fatal yeast infection Candida glabrata from hospitals across Scotland.
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Study of algae in Acadia National Park lakes shows recovery from acidification
Research shows that federal regulations to reduce human-caused sulfur in the atmosphere have aided in the recovery of algal ecosystems for two lakes in …
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Discovered: An easier way to create 'flexible diamonds'
As hard as diamond and as flexible as plastic, highly sought-after diamond nanothreads would be poised to revolutionize our world -- if they weren't …
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How the gut microbiome processes seaweed
A new study provides insights into how the microbiome processes seaweed, consumed in sushi and as a common food additive.
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