In most animals, stem cells rely on nearby cells to tell them what to do. However, new research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research shows that flatworm, or planarian, stem cells behave differently. Instead of listening to their immediate neighbors, they take their instructions from…
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Gum disease may quietly damage the brain, scientists warn
Adults who suffer from gum disease could be more likely to show signs of injury in the brain’s white matter, according to new research published on October 22, 2025, in Neurology® Open Access, a journal of the American Academy of Neurology. These signs, known as white matter hyperintensities,…
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What Gold Medalist Erin Jackson Wants You To Know About Eczema
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson, pictured here at the ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances and Team Competitions Championships 2025 in March, has spoken about how eczema has affected her training. (Photo by Douwe Bijlsma/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
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When you’ve got eczema,…
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What To Know About President Trump’s Cognitive Test
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at President Trump’s cognitive test, Nvidia’s collaborations in life sciences and drug development, Cobot’s hospital robots, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
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President Trump told…
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Physician And Nurse Cofounders Build 6-Figure Luxury Scrubs Brand
CEO, Dr. Anthony Guynes, and team wearing Soleya Scrubs
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Dr. Anthony Guynes, an emergency medicine physician based in Seattle and CEO of Soleya Scrubs, has worked in over ten emergency departments. While the settings varied, he noticed one clear consistency: no one seemed excited…
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Why are 4.7 million Floridians insured through ACA marketplace plans, and what happens if they lose their subsidies?
Significant Figures is a series from The Conversation in which scholars explain an important number in the news.
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Omega-3 benefits may vanish quickly after you stop
A new study has found that the benefits of a fatty acid known as eicosapentaenoic acid vary widely from person to person. Researchers say the results highlight how individual metabolism plays a crucial role in protecting against cardiovascular disease.
Scientists in Finland explored how…
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Your IQ may determine how well you hear in a crowd
Picture yourself chatting with a friend in a crowded café. The clatter of dishes and hum of voices make it tough to follow the conversation. It might seem like a sign that you need a hearing aid, but new research suggests the issue may be linked to how your brain processes sound rather than…
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Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs
Chemists from the University of Warwick and Monash University have identified a promising new antibiotic that can combat drug-resistant bacterial infections, including MRSA and VRE.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most serious threats to global health. The World Health…
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CDC’s ability to prevent injuries like drowning, traumatic brain injury and falls is severely compromised by Trump cuts
Much has been written about the unprecedented impact that the second Trump administration has had on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from massive job cuts and entire programs being wiped out to leadership shake-ups and the undermining of science. But behind every headline,…
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