Monitoring early neurological development is a central part of paediatric healthcare everywhere in the world. During the first two years of life, the motor development of children is monitored closely, as motion is the natural base for their other development and interaction with the…
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Scientists discover protein key to bacteria’s survival in extreme environments
Scientists have discovered a protein that enables bacteria to shut down into dormant spores under extreme conditions. The process, which enables the bacteria to become practically indestructible, explains why bacteria can survive in uninhabitable places such as under the permafrost, in the…
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Efficient development of drugs with fewer mice
New active ingredients such as antibodies are usually tested individually in laboratory animals. Researchers at UZH have now developed a technology that can be used to test around 25 antibodies simultaneously in a single mouse. This should not only speed up the research and development pipeline…
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Genetic study reveals hidden chapter in human evolution
Modern humans descended from not one, but at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart and later reconnected, long before modern humans spread across the globe.
Using advanced analysis based on full genome sequences, researchers from the University of Cambridge have found evidence that…
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Former Russian politician goes on trial in UK for breaching sanctions
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A former Russian politician appointed by Vladimir Putin “knew perfectly well” that he was subject to sanctions when he and his family opened a British bank account and…
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German Parliament unlocks billions for defense, infrastructure, and Ukraine in historic vote
On 18 March, the German Bundestag approved historic constitutional amendments, paving the way for hundreds of billions in new debt financing for defense and infrastructure projects. The measures passed with 513 votes in favor and 207 against, comfortably surpassing the two-thirds majority…
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How to Protect Your Cats (and Backyard Chickens) From Bird Flu
For cats who enjoy spending time outside, Feah says that leashed walks are a good option. She also encourages cat owners to consider constructing secure catios or enclosed and covered outdoor areas, to allow the animals to still get fresh air and the sensory stimulation of being outside, but…
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NIH Cuts Funding For Vaccine Hesitancy Research, Amid Measles Outbreak
THORNTON, CO – MARCH 06: Adams 12 Five Star Schools District RN Tiffany Karschamroon draws a dose … More
The NIH and CDC have recently terminated a number of critical health initiatives,…
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Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Scuttled, Despite Bipartisan Support
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., has been one of a growing number of lawmakers introducing bills … More
Despite bipartisan support,…
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Frozen front: Why Norway sees Ukraine as its Arctic security shield
Why would Norway – a wealthy, stable Nordic nation – commit an extraordinary $7.83 billion to Ukraine’s defense? The answer emerges from the icy depths of the Barents Sea, where Russian nuclear submarines now patrol with tactical weapons aboard for the first time in three…
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