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"Kick and kill": FDA-approved drug could be hiding to permanently eliminate HIV | A new study, shows that the compound EBC-46 can reactivate dormant virus cells, allowing them to be targeted by immunotherapy.

"Kick and kill": FDA-approved drug could be hiding...

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Younger men tend to partner with women about 3 years younger, but as they aged, their partners became younger, with some older men in relationships with women a decade younger. Conversely, younger women tend to partner with men a few years older, but by age 60, women seek men of similar age.

Younger men tend to partner with women about 3 yea...

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Homosexuality is estimated to be about 30% heritable, with genetic factors potentially increasing mating success in heterosexual males. Outside of humans, exclusively homosexual behavior is primarily observed in domestic rams, though macaques may exhibit similar sexual orientations to humans.

Homosexuality is estimated to be about 30% heritab...

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Research shows that a diet low in vegetables and fruits and high in red meat, fast food, and sugar-sweetened soft drinks was associated with accelerated biological aging even in young adulthood.

Research shows that a diet low in vegetables and f...

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‘A neural fossil’: human ears try to move when listening - Researchers found that muscles move to orient ears toward sound source in vestigial reaction. It is believed that our ancestors lost their ability to move their ears about 25m years ago but the neural circuits still seem to be present.

‘A neural fossil’: human ears try to move when lis...

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Researchers have synthesized and tested protein-polymer microbubbles for use in medical ultrasound imaging of internal organs. Administered intravenously, the microbubbles act as a contrast agent, enhancing the quality of the image.

Researchers have synthesized and tested protein-po...

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By 2061–2080, much of the UK's peatland may be too warm and dry to survive. Sphagnum moss die-off could rise by 44–82%, threatening carbon storage and restoration efforts.

By 2061–2080, much of the UK's peatland may be too...

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Currently, zero percent of the world’s thermoset materials are recycled (car tires, hip joints, bowling balls, etc) – they’re either incinerated or thrown in landfills. New plastic is made from a bio-sourced material that has crosslinked thermosets’ durability but can be easily recycled, degraded.

Currently, zero percent of the world’s thermoset m...

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For the first time, DNA evidence has confirmed killer whales in Australia hunted a white shark for its liver, based on DNA analysis from the bite wounds of a large white shark washed ashore near Portland in Victoria in 2023

For the first time, DNA evidence has confirmed kil...

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Low-level traffic air pollution linked to liver damage and fatty liver disease | Traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, study in mice suggests.

Low-level traffic air pollution linked to liver da...

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Canadian human-study research establishes gut biome restoration diet – new study

Canadian human-study research establishes gut biom...

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Jupiter’s moon Europa is the subject of much speculation about extraterrestrial life, which could exist in the ocean buried beneath the body’s icy surface. Now researchers suggest that a small metallic core could lie at the centre of this moon.

Jupiter’s moon Europa is the subject of much specu...

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When a movie is led by female actors, reviewers dial up the sexism. An AI-driven analysis of 17,000 professional film reviews reveals that movies with female-dominated casts receive up to 149% more hostile sexism and 44% more benevolent sexism in their reviews compared to male-dominated films.

When a movie is led by female actors, reviewers di...

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Grey matter changes in the brains of fathers postpartum.

Grey matter changes in the brains of fathers postp...

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Study found that employees who psychologically disengaged from work on their vacations saw the most improvement in their well-being. Ideally, that means not answering emails, taking work calls or even thinking about the office.

Study found that employees who psychologically dis...

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A breakthrough study published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience sheds new light on how brain cells relay critical information from their extremities to their nucleus, leading to the activation of genes essential for learning and memory.

A breakthrough study published recently in the Jou...

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Air Pollution Inequities Linked to Industrial Swine Facilities Are Detectable from Space. Using satellite data spanning a 15-year period from 2008-2023, A study quantifies disparities in ammonia (NH₃) -- an air pollutant emitted by swine operations -- for Black, Hispanic and Indigenous communities

Air Pollution Inequities Linked to Industrial Swin...

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Scratching an itch can trigger more inflammation — but may also combat harmful bacteria

Scratching an itch can trigger more inflammation —...

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