Researchers at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute have demonstrated that turning off the NRF2 gene with CRISPR technology can make lung cancer cells responsive to chemotherapy again. By blocking this gene, the treatment restores how tumors react to common cancer drugs and slows their…
Category: 5. Health
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A tiny ancient virus reveals secrets that could help fight superbugs
A research effort led by Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has generated an in-depth structural map of a bacteriophage, offering new insight into how these viruses could be used to counter drug-resistant bacteria.
Lead author Dr. James Hodgkinson-Bean, who completed his PhD in the Department of…
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Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health
For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. Typically laden with delicious foods, it’s not uncommon to eat more during the holidays than you usually would.
You likely know that feeling of being too stuffed – the point when you’re pleasantly…
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“Great Unified Microscope” reveals micro and nano worlds in a single view
Researchers Kohki Horie, Keiichiro Toda, Takuma Nakamura, and Takuro Ideguchi at the University of Tokyo have created a microscope capable of detecting signals across an intensity range fourteen times broader than that of standard instruments. The system also works label-free, meaning it does…
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Daily music listening linked to big drop in dementia risk
Listening to music after the age of 70 appears to be associated with a meaningful reduction in dementia risk. A research team from Monash University analyzed data from more than 10,800 older adults and found that people in this age group who regularly listened to music experienced a 39 percent…
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Scientists uncover a surprising protein that heals stubborn wounds
When a routine blood test shows high levels of a protein called SerpinB3, it often alerts doctors that something is seriously wrong. Elevated SerpinB3 can be associated with difficult-to-treat cancers or severe inflammatory diseases.
SerpinB3 is known as a key protein that helps reveal when the…
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More And More NFL Injuries Raise Concerns About Artificial Turf
Even though the Los Angeles Rams are based in a good weather location, they play their home games on artificial turf. Here Seahawks Kenneth Walker III (9) is brought down by Rams Kamren Kinchens (26) and Kamren Curl (3) during third quarter action at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, November 16, 2025….
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Recursion’s Incoming CEO Needs To Prove That AI Drug Development Can Pay Off
Recursion’s incoming CEO Najat Khan
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After a challenging 12 years trying to use AI to create new medicines, cofounder Chris Gibson stepped down as CEO last week. Can R&D chief and new CEO Najat Khan turn it around?
In 2014, Recursion cofounder and CEO Chris Gibson promised to develop 100…
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Ultra-processed foods quietly push young adults toward prediabetes
More than half of the calories people consume in the United States come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which include items such as fast food and packaged snacks that tend to contain large amounts of sodium, added sugars and unhealthy fats. While studies in adults have firmly connected these…
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When To See A Neurologist
Subtle changes in focus, memory, or energy can be early signs of neurological conditions—recognizing them early can make all the difference.
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If your brain doesn’t feel like it’s functioning properly, you’re not alone. Neurological symptoms are incredibly common-according to the
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