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Eco-friendly spiderweb-inspired pressure sensor for robotic hands may assist patients with Parkinson's disease
A high-performance biodegradable pressure sensor has been developed as a key technology for wearable AI health care robo…
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Glycoprotein G unlocks genital herpes spread to nerves, revealing vaccine target
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a key protein that allows the virus that causes genital herp…
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Researchers discover new form of hereditary prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified a new form of hereditary prostate cancer that, while r…
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Hidden pocket reveals new way to target prostate cancer's 'undruggable' ERG protein
In the United States, prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related disease and death in men. About half of prost…
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A healthy diet during pregnancy associated with lower exposure to some—but not all—chemicals, study finds
Following dietary guidelines during pregnancy may reduce exposure to many—but not all—environmental chemicals from food …
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Hidden metastases reveal clues to colorectal cancer recurrence
Researchers identified a six-gene signature in microscopic colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases that may help predic…
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Yeast dietary supplement may offer a safe nutritional strategy to boost cancer immunity
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD) have shown for the first time that a f…
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New study highlights potential challenges for using automated AI tools in health care
In experiments in which physicians made decisions about treating hypothetical patients, the physicians tended to trust i…
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More pharmacists will be able to vaccinate children under 5. Here's what you need to know
More children younger than 5 should be able to be vaccinated in pharmacies from January 2027 under a range of measures d…
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How random sounds played while sleeping impair memory formation
For several years now, sleep research has been focusing intensively on the question of whether targeted auditory stimula…
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50 million Americans live in counties without a radiation oncology clinic, study finds
More than 50 million Americans live in counties without a radiation oncology practice site, and millions more are at ris…
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After the rupture: How communities carry collective trauma and find healing
When tragedy strikes, entire communities can be left reeling. A UNSW researcher says recovery from collective trauma dep…
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New mechanism explains how nerve cells form one long output branch
DZNE researchers have uncovered a mechanism that determines why a neuron usually forms a single, long extension called a…
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FDA, ARPA-H and XPRIZE map out the longevity regulatory frontier
Standard disease frameworks are meeting their match as pioneers lean on functional metrics and pragmatic stepping stone …
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Eisai, UCL extend neuroscience alliance to 2030
Five-year renewal backs new drug discovery projects for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other brain diseases, with longevit…
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'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone
Many older adults navigate aging on their own — without children or a spouse. An expert says this is "a reality to be su…
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New experimental approach may help overcome drug resistance in deadly brain cancer
Scientists have identified a promising new strategy to tackle one of the biggest obstacles in treating glioblastoma, one…
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Losing sleep is bad for individuals. Communities, too?
Large groups of people often lose sleep because of big events like a record 18-inning World Series game or a contested e…
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Altimmune gets analyst boost as MASH data grow
A fresh analyst upgrade and encouraging clinical data are strengthening the case for pemvidutide and the future of liver…
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New treatment helps achieve a healthier BMI in people with weight dysregulation after brain tumors
A new therapy helps achieve a healthier BMI in people whose weight has become dysregulated following treatment for a bra…
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Medicare prescriptions for Wegovy jumped after approval for heart disease
Medicare prescriptions for Wegovy increased sharply after the program started covering the anti-obesity medication to pr…
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Evidence reveals that the language of thought is not natural language
Some people find it useful to talk through their problems—but language isn't necessary for logical reasoning, cognitive …
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Cognitive and physical limitations can affect inhaler use in COPD
Cognitive function, hand dexterity and breathing ability play an important role in helping people with chronic obstructi…
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Researchers hone new AI method to track 'smart' vapes with digital screens
E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, are battery-operated devices that heat a liquid that typically contains nicotine, an …