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Bioinspired designer DNA NanoGripper for virus sensing and potential inhibition

Bioinspired designer DNA NanoGripper for virus sen...

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Sea anemone study shows how the Starlet sea anemone can regenerate entire body parts: When an injury is triggered, molecular changes are both near and far from the wound. These cells move and tissues reorganise, effectively reshaping the entire body.

Sea anemone study shows how the Starlet sea anemon...

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Sleep deprivation in dementia comorbidities: focus on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, anxiety/depression and thyroid disorders

Sleep deprivation in dementia comorbidities: focus...

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Car tyres shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment | Priorities to inform research on tire particles and their chemical leachates: A collective perspective

Car tyres shed a quarter of all microplastics in t...

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Analyzing data from over 11,500 French mothers, a study concluded that the decline in a woman's overall health after childbirth is more pronounced when the pregnancy is unplanned

Analyzing data from over 11,500 French mothers, a ...

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Mapping the Future: Climate-Induced Changes in Aboveground Live-Biomass Carbon Density Across Mexico’s Coniferous Forests

Mapping the Future: Climate-Induced Changes in Abo...

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Footballers at ‘very high risk of extreme heat stress’ during World Cup 2026. The greatest stress would strike between 2pm and 5pm at all but one of the stadiums. In Arlington and Houston, temperatures would rise above 100 F during the mid to late afternoon and place a “heavy burden on the body”

Footballers at ‘very high risk of extreme heat str...

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New study examines 6 psychological drivers of suicidality in incel forums, including social isolation, appearance concerns, frustration and self-loathing. Incels,“involuntary celibates,” is a subculture of men with a lack of romantic and sexual experiences, and misogynistic and fatalistic beliefs.

New study examines 6 psychological drivers of suic...

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When humans see the world as a bad place, our own wellbeing can suffer. The cost of seeing the world as a bad place isn’t just personal, it’s interpersonal too. Adopting a more negative view of the world, even for one day, seems to hurt our romantic relationships, finds a new study.

When humans see the world as a bad place, our own ...

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Remote sensing and spatial analysis reveal climate change caused the 2020 mass mortality of 350 African elephants in Botswana

Remote sensing and spatial analysis reveal climate...

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Diffusion imaging studies found alterations in brain anatomical connections such as the fronto-parietal connection known as superior longitudinal fasciculus (SLF) in adults with ADHD

Diffusion imaging studies found alterations in bra...

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Humans possess much higher metabolic rates than other mammals, including apes and chimpanzees. Having both high resting and active metabolism enabled our hunter-gatherer ancestors to get all the food they needed while also growing bigger brains, living longer, and increasing rates of reproduction.

Humans possess much higher metabolic rates than ot...

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Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) compared to White athletes, despite some evidence of a decline in rates of SCD overall.

Black athletes are approximately five times more l...

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A pod of orcas in the Gulf of California have devised collaborative hunting techniques to take down the biggest fish in the ocean: the whale shark. The pod has been observed hunting the giants in a manner scientists believe is imilar to how another, unrelated group in South Africa kills white sharks

A pod of orcas in the Gulf of California have devi...

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These hibernating squirrels don’t feel the thirst: Researchers find the thirteen-lined ground squirrel doesn’t drink during hibernation, cycling between periods of torpor (inactivity and suppressed metabolism) and interbout arousal (higher core temperatures with some movement in the burrow)

These hibernating squirrels don’t feel the thirst:...

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Microscale droplet assembly enables biocompatible multifunctional modular iontronics: sensing and responding to heart cell function using miniature bio printed circuits

Microscale droplet assembly enables biocompatible ...

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Study offers clues into when and why mosquitoes bite: « Yale researchers have uncovered how taste guides mosquitoes’ biting behavior, which may inform efforts to deter biting and halt disease spread. »

Study offers clues into when and why mosquitoes bi...

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Footprints reveal the coexistence of two human species 1.5 million years ago

Footprints reveal the coexistence of two human spe...

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A new study shows misinformation triggers more outrage than trustworthy sources, driving sharing (even without reading) on Facebook & Twitter

A new study shows misinformation triggers more out...

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Under-ice species at risk as Arctic warms. Scientists studied microscopic organisms in four environments – open ocean, river mouths, coasts and under sea ice – in the Beaufort Sea off northern Canada

Under-ice species at risk as Arctic warms. Scienti...

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The food additive carrageenan (E 407), a common thickener/gelling agent, can cause chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals. In humans, it has been found to increase the permeability of the small intestine, likely due to intestinal inflammation

The food additive carrageenan (E 407), a common th...

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Higher maternal diet quality in early pregnancy is associated with larger volumes of the cerebral white matter, gray matter and subcortical brain structures at age 10-14, based on structural MRI scans. Moreover, better diet quality is also associated with higher IQ scores of offspring at age 14

Higher maternal diet quality in early pregnancy is...

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Research based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the longer individuals spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being declined. Declines were consistent across different aspects of well-being -- life satisfaction, emotional experiences, depression

Research based on data from more than 28,000 careg...

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Using nanozymes as catalysts for transforming biomaterials for their futuristic use. The research expands the scope of nanozymes to interact with complex biological molecules like collagen beyond their traditional role with small molecules.

Using nanozymes as catalysts for transforming biom...

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Relationships formed on dating apps are as strong as those formed in person, study finds. These findings challenge lingering societal perceptions that app-based relationships are inherently less genuine or meaningful.

Relationships formed on dating apps are as strong ...

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A study suggested "potential improvement in depressive symptoms with psilocybin administration" in bipolar II disorder.

A study suggested "potential improvement in depres...

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Doctors hail breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment with benralizumab injections | Treating eosinophilic exacerbations of asthma and COPD with benralizumab (ABRA): a double-blind, double-dummy, active placebo-controlled randomised trial

Doctors hail breakthrough in asthma and COPD treat...

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A study found that most of the posts on LinkedIn are written by generative AI

A study found that most of the posts on LinkedIn a...

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Long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender individuals can lead to significant changes in body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, particularly in transgender men

Long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender ind...

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Taking a single capsule containing 200 mg of decaffeinated whole coffee cherry extract improves working memory in a placebo-controlled study of middle-aged adults. Whole coffee cherry refers to the entire fruit of the coffee plant, including the outer skin, pulp, and the coffee beans (seeds) inside.

Taking a single capsule containing 200 mg of decaf...

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Comprehensive single-cell aging atlas of healthy mammary tissues reveals shared epigenomic and transcriptomic signatures of aging and cancer

Comprehensive single-cell aging atlas of healthy m...

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Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds. People experienced less stress and anxiety while listening to nature soundscapes, but the addition of road traffic noise increased their stress and anxiety

Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, stu...

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Study found a gold-based drug demonstrated the ability to slow tumor growth in animals by 82% while selectively targeting cancer cells more effectively than traditional chemotherapy agents | Highlighting a new gold compound 27 times more potent against cervical cancer cells than the drug cisplatin.

Study found a gold-based drug demonstrated the abi...

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Our pets could be reducing our chances of developing allergies. Kids who had pets or lived on farms developed good gut microbiome earlier, and this could potentially have been the reason why they were less likely to develop allergies when compared to their pet/farmless peers.

Our pets could be reducing our chances of developi...

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Food additive carrageenan (E 407), used by the food industry as an emulsifier and thickening agent, could disrupt the intestinal barrier and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, finds new randomised double-blind cross-over trial.

Food additive carrageenan (E 407), used by the foo...

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An analysis of links to the fossil fuel industry in medical research publications reveals a case for stronger action against the influence of these health harming companies

An analysis of links to the fossil fuel industry i...

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Seven out of ten homes in Europe are smoke-free, survey finds: Greece came out bottom of the 12 countries in the survey, with smoking allowed in more than half of homes. In Romania, Bulgaria and Spain more than four in ten homes allow smoking to take place.

Seven out of ten homes in Europe are smoke-free, s...

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The cost of geoengineering in the Arctic region will nearly quadruples if the Arctic ice shrinks beyond a tipping point. The geoengineering involves restoring energy balance and the ice cover.

The cost of geoengineering in the Arctic region wi...

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Ban medical research with links to the fossil fuel industry, say experts: Investigation reveals a case for stronger action against the influence of health-harming companies on academic research. Of the top five medical journals, only The BMJ bans fossil fuel-tied research

Ban medical research with links to the fossil fuel...

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Chimps building cultures like humans, suggests new research. Their most sophisticated behaviors may be transmitted and refined across generations, hinting at an early form of cumulative cultural evolution. This challenges the notion that only humans can build increasingly complex cultures over time.

Chimps building cultures like humans, suggests new...

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Despite their potential as functional materials, many ternary transition metal nitrides (TMNs) have only been reported computationally. In this work, ETH researchers experimentally fabricate zirconium-platinum-nitride and give a comprehensive analysis of the physical properties of this TMN system.

Despite their potential as functional materials, m...

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Researchers have quantified for the first time the global emissions of a sulfur gas produced by marine life, revealing it cools the climate more than previously thought, especially over the Southern Ocean

Researchers have quantified for the first time the...

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Mysterious ‘Hotspots’ Are Appearing in US and Around the World. The study provides the first worldwide map of such regions, which show up on every continent except Antarctica like giant, angry skin blotches. In recent years heat waves have killed tens of thousands of people

Mysterious ‘Hotspots’ Are Appearing in US and Arou...

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Scientists Uncover How Exercise Combats Depression. Meanwhile, exercise reduces inflammation, boosts dopamine function, and enhances motivation. The researchers believe that this could be an important reason as to why exercise exerts an antidepressant effect.

Scientists Uncover How Exercise Combats Depression...

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Women with ADHD more likely to engage in risky behavior than men, study finds. Males are more frequently diagnosed in childhood, but females with ADHD tend to be overlooked or diagnosed later in life. Females tend to have emotional dysregulation and internalized symptoms, like anxiety or depression.

Women with ADHD more likely to engage in risky beh...

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A new study has uncovered an unexpected way cancer cells can escape the immune system, making it harder for treatments to work. The study explains how a type of cancer cell death can actually make tumors grow faster by turning off the immune system’s ability to fight the cancer.

A new study has uncovered an unexpected way cancer...

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Cervical cancer deaths are plummeting among young U.S. women | A research team saw a reduction as high as 60% in mortality, a drop that could be attributed to the widespread adoption of the HPV vaccine.

Cervical cancer deaths are plummeting among young ...

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Depression can increase the likelihood of menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea). This strong link was identified after analyzing approximately 600,000 cases from Europe and 8,000 from East Asia

Depression can increase the likelihood of menstrua...

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Large-scale disturbances to planets could spur an increase in life’s complexity

Large-scale disturbances to planets could spur an ...

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A study of cannabis content on Instagram found that "personal experience stories receive a significant number of 'likes' indicating a strong emotional connection between audience and content."

A study of cannabis content on Instagram found tha...

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