A team of Lehigh University researchers has successfully predicted abnormal grain growth in simulated polycrystalline materials for the first time — a development that could lead to the creation of stronger, more reliable materials for high-stress environments, such as combustion engines. A…
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Hereditary Alzheimer’s: Blood marker for defective neuronal connections rises early
Individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease show altered blood levels indicating damaged neuronal contacts as early as 11 years before the expected onset of dementia symptoms. This is evident in the levels of the protein “beta-synuclein.” An international team, including…
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Metabolism shapes life | ScienceDaily
Glycolysis is an ancient metabolic activity. It consists of a set of reactions that convert glucose into energy. This central process allows cells to grow, divide, and stay alive. It has accompanied life since its origin, from single cells to complex organisms like mammals. Scientists have…
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Reprogramming cancer cells to treat an aggressive type of leukemia
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a novel strategy for treating acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancer for which the median survival time following diagnosis remains just 8.5 months.
Though AML is a genetically heterogeneous disease, all its subtypes share a…
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Supercharged mitochondria spark aging-related blood disorders
As we age, blood stem cells, the essential source of new blood cells in the body, can accumulate genetic mutations. These mutations can give the cells a growth advantage, laying the foundation for developing serious health conditions. Now, scientists at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) have not only…
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New human ‘multi-zonal’ liver organoids improve injury survival in rodents
One reason why our livers excel at clearing waste from our blood system is that the organ functions according to three key “zones” that perform specific major tasks. So, if scientists hope to create self-growing patches of liver organoid tissue that could help repair damaged organs, it’s…
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US-Iran nuclear talks venue confirmed as Rome following confusion over location
Iran had earlier insisted that the next round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington would take place in Oman.
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Popular diabetes medications, including GLP-1 drugs, may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
A study led by researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy has found that a pair of popular glucose-lowering medications may have protective effects against the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
In research published in…
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New book explores the real-life KGB spy program that inspired ‘The Americans’ : NPR
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This is FRESH AIR. I’m Dave Davies. The FX TV series “The Americans” portrayed a seemingly ordinary couple raising two children in a suburb of Washington, D.C., except that Mom and Dad were actually…
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A boat catches fire in Congo and capsizes, leaving at least 50 people dead, a local official says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A boat has capsized after catching fire in northwestern Congo, leaving at least 50 people dead and hundreds missing, a local official said on Wednesday.
Dozens were saved following…
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