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A drug commonly used to treat glaucoma has been shown in zebrafish and mice to protect against the build-up in the brain of the protein tau, which causes various forms of dementia and is implicated in Alzheimer’s disease

A drug commonly used to treat glaucoma has been sh...

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Study raises hopes of treating aggressive cancers by zapping rogue DNA | Tumours could be reduced by targeting genetic material driving their growth with a new drug in early-stage trials

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Earth has caught a 'second moon,' scientists say: « While Earth's primary companion, the moon, has lingered around our planet for around 4 billion years since its formation in the solar system's infancy, this asteroid will be a temporary fixture that won't even see the year out. »

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A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that pharmacy closures in communities around Colorado significantly impact patient access to anticonvulsant medications, typically used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain and psychiatric disorders.

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A new study suggests that how we handle anger could be a hidden factor in cardiovascular health. The findings indicate that people with a quick temper, especially those who hold it in, may experience unusual cardiovascular responses to stress that could affect risk of developing heart disease.

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According to a new study published in Current Psychology, Machiavellianism—a trait characterized by manipulative and deceitful behavior—emerged as the strongest predictor of repeated criminal activity out of the other dark personality traits such as sadism, psychopathy and narcissism.

According to a new study published in Current Psyc...

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The link between cannabis use as a young person and increased psychosis symptoms could be partially due to young people with those symptoms self-medicating with cannabis. A new study found clearer evidence of psychosis-related symptoms increasing in the lead-up to first using cannabis.

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The heart rate variability of a dog and its owner are interconnected during interaction, and it indicates the state of the autonomic nervous system. The owner’s high heart rate variability was connected to the dog’s high heart rate variability, and vice versa

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A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures display a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation.

A species of tropical butterfly with unusually exp...

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Most U.S. military veterans who have used psychedelics reported in a recent study that they pursued the substances for healing or spiritual exploration, and over 80% said they benefited from the experience – even those who had challenging outcomes.

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New nanoscale sensors detect lung cancer chemical markers in exhaled breath, offering hope for early diagnosis

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A study analyzing over 1 million patients newly initiated on opioids found that strong opioid prescriptions were associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality compared to codeine, and patients taking 50mg or more morphine equivalents per day faced an incrementally higher risk of death

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Brain-on-a-chip tech powers neuroscience research – Vanderbilt University scientist engineers biomimetic model to tackle glioblastoma

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Modified pea proteins are shaping the future of meat alternatives University of Minnesota scientists use enzymes to mimic beef texture in plant-based protein

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Dance of electrons measured in the glow from exploding neutron-star

Dance of electrons measured in the glow from explo...

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Early morning and evening activity could ‘reduce bowel cancer risk by 11%’ - Two daily peaks in activity, at about 8am and 6pm, “was associated with reduced colorectal cancer risk, beyond the benefits of overall physical activity”. Research suggests time when physical activity taken is crucial.

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Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts children’s bone health even at age seven

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Startup gives surgeons a real-time view of breast cancer during surgery. The drug-device combination developed by MIT spinout Lumicell is poised to reduce repeat surgeries and ensure more complete tumor removal

Startup gives surgeons a real-time view of breast ...

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