Scientists have uncovered a key reason why exercise is so effective at helping older muscles stay strong. A new study from Duke-NUS Medical School shows that physical activity can restore the natural repair systems that weaken with age, helping muscles recover and maintain function later in…
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Scientists solve a 30-year rye pollen mystery that could transform cancer research
Nearly 30 years ago, researchers discovered two unusual molecules in rye pollen that appeared to slow tumor growth in animal studies. Despite the promising findings, the research reached a dead end because scientists could not determine the molecules’ exact three dimensional structures.
Now,…
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Scientists want to quarantine alien life on the Moon before it reaches Earth
A new policy paper argues that a future NASA base on the moon should include a specialized biocontainment facility designed to keep Earth safe from any potentially hazardous biological material brought back from space.
The proposal comes as scientists and space agencies prepare for more…
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Why are our fingers different lengths?
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Why are our fingers different lengths? – Betty,…
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Why Business Should Oppose OMB’s Plan To Politicize Grantmaking
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 17, 2025: Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is proposing sweeping changes to its guidance on how government agencies assess, select,…
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Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up – a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose
Imagine an ordinary Tuesday. You wash your hair, put on deodorant, drink coffee,
pack lunch in a plastic container and commute through traffic to get to work. At work, the custodial staff wipes down a shared table with disinfectant. At home, you cook dinner, clean the kitchen and run the…Continue Reading
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Serum Free Light Chain Assays in Clinical Practice
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SIGN INSerum free light chain (FLC) testing is essential for diagnosing multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders, but its value…
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Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test
Millions of Americans have a blood test every year to measure LDL, often called “bad” cholesterol. But new research from Northwestern Medicine suggests that another test may do a better job of identifying who needs more aggressive treatment to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
The…
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Scientists found 45 chemicals in pregnant women and many were linked to birth risks
One of the largest investigations ever conducted into chemical exposure during pregnancy has found that pregnant women regularly encounter dozens of chemicals found in everyday life. Researchers say many of these substances may influence how early a baby is born and how much the baby weighs at…
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Entrepreneurs Beware: Inexpensive AI Is The Future Of Medicine
ChatGPT logo displayed on a mobile phone screen in front of pharmaceutical tablets (Photo by Harun Ozalp/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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For years, entrepreneurs have pursued a familiar path in healthcare: create complex AI tools for medicine, design them for…
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