Enterotoxigenic E. coli and Shigella are responsible for hundreds of millions of infections worldwide each year and remain among the leading causes of fatal diarrheal disease, particularly in children. Despite decades of research, scientists have not yet developed effective vaccines against…
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Scientists may have finally found how Alzheimer’s kills brain cells
Scientists have identified evidence of a previously unknown process that may explain how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The discovery, centered on a mechanism known as karyoptosis, could point researchers toward new ways to slow the progression of these…
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England Faces Mexico And Altitude Next In 2026 FIFA World Cup
Estadio Azteca, the famed stadium located around 7,220 feet above sea level, will be the site of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash between Mexico and England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Quantum mechanics once baffled scientists. Now it’s changing the world
For much of the early 20th century, quantum mechanics was one of the most puzzling ideas in science. The theory challenged conventional thinking and left even leading physicists struggling to make sense of its implications. A century later, it has become the foundation of technologies that…
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The New Trump OMB Rule: How People, Organizations Are Pushing Back
Director Russell Vought and his Office of Management and Budget are the architects of a new OMB rule that will give political appointees power to award, cut and terminate federal grants. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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The New Trump OMB Rule: Organizations And The Public Raise Concerns
Director Russell Vought and his Office of Management and Budget are the architects of a new OMB rule that will give political appointees power to award, cut and terminate federal grants. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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mRNA Vaccines: Safe, Effective, and Full of Possibilities
A massive, global review of mRNA vaccines has shown that they are very effective and safe. Reporting in The Lancet, researchers used data from laboratory experiments, clinical trials, and public health to show that mRNA vaccines give people strong protections…
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Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain
A good night’s sleep does far more than leave you feeling refreshed. It also triggers the release of growth hormone, a key hormone that helps build muscle and bone, burn fat, and support healthy growth. That’s why athletes value quality sleep for recovery, and why teenagers need enough sleep to…
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Light switch wakes sleeping cancer cells and makes them vulnerable again
Some cancer cells can enter a dormant, sleep-like state that helps them survive treatment. Instead of continuing to grow and divide, these cells become largely inactive, allowing them to avoid the effects of many cancer drugs.
In certain forms of cancer, including some types of lung cancer,…
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