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Previously unknown mechanism of inflammation shows in mice Covid spike protein directly binds to blood protein fibrin, cause of unusual clotting. Also activates destructive immune response in the brain, likely cause of reduced cognitive function. Immunotherapy progressed to Phase 1 clinical trials.

Previously unknown mechanism of inflammation shows...

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HIV Drug Based in Research by the Sundquist Lab is Science’s 2024 Breakthrough of the Year

HIV Drug Based in Research by the Sundquist Lab is...

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Women are at a higher risk of developing anxiety and related disorders. Female sex hormones estradiol and progesterone may influence the fear and anxiety responses. The ingestion of 2 mg of estradiol facilitates the extinction of a fear response but also contributes to its stronger return later.

Women are at a higher risk of developing anxiety a...

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Global glacier evolution. Under high-emission scenarios, annual losses to continuously increase until 2100, peaking around 3 times current losses and translating into losses of 46 %–54 % over the 2015–2100 time period.

Global glacier evolution. Under high-emission scen...

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Parents who endured difficult childhoods provided less financial support -on average $2,200 less– to their children’s education such as college tuition compared to parents who experienced few or no disadvantages

Parents who endured difficult childhoods provided ...

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Lonely individuals show reduced cardiovascular adaptability under social stress. Loneliness is linked to reduced heart rate variability during social stress, suggesting a decreased ability of autonomic nervous system to regulate heart function. This effect was more pronounced in women than in men.

Lonely individuals show reduced cardiovascular ada...

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People with a growth mindset - who believe our abilities, intelligence and other attributes are all changeable - are more likely to have better mental health in tough times. A growth mindset was associated with lower levels of depression and higher levels of wellbeing during COVID-19.

People with a growth mindset - who believe our abi...

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A new study reveals that secondhand smoke caused 7.4 deaths per 100,000 people globally from heart disease & stroke in 2019

A new study reveals that secondhand smoke caused 7...

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Korean researchers find cancer undo button, turn tumor cells to normal ones

Korean researchers find cancer undo button, turn t...

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$A floating solar still that can both desalinate water and generate thermoelectricity could help combat water scarcity in developing countries or remote areas | Refractory plasmonic material based floating solar still for simultaneous desalination and electricity generation$

A floating solar still that can both desalinate wa...

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New study found that coercive food practices are associated with poorer emotional regulation in preschoolers, which in turn is linked to emotional overeating.

New study found that coercive food practices are a...

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Io Probably Doesn’t Have a Global Magma Ocean After All

Io Probably Doesn’t Have a Global Magma Ocean Afte...

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New research finds a worse pattern than the Dark Triad. The Social Narcissist (23%) was just as selfish and manipulative as the All-Round Malevolent (16%). They disguise their self-interest when self-reporting, or when stakes are low, yet cheat and act competitively when there is an opportunity.

New research finds a worse pattern than the Dark T...

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Quantum Teleportation Achieved Over Internet For First Time

Quantum Teleportation Achieved Over Internet For F...

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A study finds no evidence that increased mutation rates explain the genetic differences in dogs living near Chornobyl's nuclear plant. Selection and environmental factors may instead be responsible.

A study finds no evidence that increased mutation ...

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Automating away the centre. Optimal planning and the menace of bureaucratisation

Automating away the centre. Optimal planning and t...

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Finance as a form of economic planning

Finance as a form of economic planning

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Singapore has been ranked among the world’s top 10 nations - and first in Asia – for its readiness to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities of an ageing population, study finds. Switzerland tops the rankings, with Japan ranking 15th globally and second in Asia, while USA ranks 24th.

Singapore has been ranked among the world’s top 10...

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