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Saturday, Dec 6

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Brain cancer drug may work best at the right time

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Researchers have found that a chemotherapy drug used in treating brain cancer may be more effective at the right time of day.

How flu viruses infect human cells

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For the first time, researchers have observed live and in high resolution how influenza viruses infect living cells.

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How people with vision loss judge approaching cars

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"...we want to understand how people with visual impairment make judgments about collisions that are crucial for safety..."

Why do some kids with myocarditis develop heart failure?

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A genetic variant is likely putting some children suffering with myocarditis at higher risk of developing heart failure.

Making it harder to share stuff online could fight misinformation

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New research points to a simple yet effective method for combating misinformation on social media.

3 factors can lead to problems with AI bias

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New research suggests both a previously unexplored source of AI biases and some ways to correct for them.

Star explosions are more complex than previously thought

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"Instead of seeing just a simple flash of light, we're now uncovering the true complexity of how these explosions unfold."

Ocean microplastics mess up carbon cycle understanding

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A new study suggests that methods for carbon measuring need to be reevaluated, a move that could help better predict climate change

Team creates first totally synthetic brain tissue model

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The new brain tissue model could enable significant advancements in neurological research.

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New work paves way for better infection treatments

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A new way to make phage DNA lays groundwork for better infection treatments, researchers report.

What are the benefits of AI-powered devices for diabetes care?

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A new study explores value and shortcomings of AI-enhanced wearable devices for Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care.

Friday, Dec 5

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Parents may influence college student binge drinking

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"Understanding risk factors, like parental permissiveness, gives us targets for interventions that can reduce risky behavior."

How plants push roots through hard soil

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Researchers have discovered how plant roots penetrate compacted soil by deploying a well-known engineering principle.

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Pacific Northwest ‘snapshot’ shows how surprisingly tough birds are

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A 30-year "snapshot study" of birds in the Pacific Northwest is showing their surprising resilience in the face of climate change.

Why shopping for toys will be harder this holiday season

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Experts have some answers for you about how tariffs and higher prices will affect shopping for toys this holiday season.

Most older drivers lack plans for when they won’t be able to drive

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"...we have millions of older drivers who will need guidance and alternatives as their health begins to affect their ability to drive safely."

Study may pave way for new chronic kidney disease therapies

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"Developing new therapies and treatments for CKD can help prevent or put off more drastic treatments—like dialysis or transplantation..."

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The brain’s GPS has been the same for millions of years

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The same brain cells linked to disorientation in Alzheimer's disease have been preserved across millions of years of evolution.

20 mins of exercise 2X a week may slow dementia

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"Older adults who maintained moderate levels of physical activity showed a significantly lower chance of developing dementia over time..."

Internet use can shield caregivers from loneliness

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Staying connected through the internet can help older adults who care for their family or friends feel less lonely and cope better with stress.

Tuesday, Dec 2

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New COVID vax formula produces antibodies nearly 3X longer

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New research points the way toward even more effective vaccine formulations against future strains of the virus that causes COVID-19.

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How cells switch from healthy to fibrosis spreaders

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New research reveals why fibrotic diseases often progress in switch-like jumps rather than gradually.

Study may upend idea about ‘mini-Neptunes’

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"This really upends a paradigm about these planets, which is interesting because there are so many of them in the universe."

Why do adults treat aging parents like kids?

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An expert digs into the all-too-common problem of age discrimination in families.

How the brain shapes the way you think, feel, and act

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New research could transform how scientists understand cognition and aging, as well as disorders like depression and schizophrenia.

How to stay out of the emergency department this winter

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An expert digs into who is most at risk of winter-related injury and illness and how to stay safe as the temperature drops.

Sensor tech and AI could improve ALS care

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"With these sensors, we can detect subtle shifts in health sooner—sometimes even before a patient feels them—and act before a crisis occurs."

Can ‘nanoflowers’ recharge aging and damaged cells?

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"This is an early but exciting step toward recharging aging tissues using their own biological machinery."

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New display tech creates graphics you can feel

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Researchers have invented a display technology for on-screen graphics that can be felt via touch.

How the brain protects against Alzheimer’s

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Researchers have discovered that a protein that protects cells from elevated calcium declines with age.