Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was an accomplished dentist and a loving mom to two teenage children. On April 16, 2026, she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who then killed himself, according to news reports. This apparent intimate partner…
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A vaccine for Lyme disease could be on the horizon
Outdoor enthusiasts hoping to avoid catching a potentially debilitating bacterium from a tick bite could soon have another layer of defense joining bug sprays and long clothing.
New clinical trial data from vaccine makers Pfizer and Valneva show that their Lyme disease shot
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This missing vitamin could stop cancer cells in their tracks
Researchers at the University of Lausanne (Unil) have uncovered a new biological mechanism that exposes a critical vulnerability in tumor cells when they are deprived of vitamin B7.
All cells must adjust to changes in nutrient supply to survive. However, some cells become especially reliant on…
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This simple 3-amino acid trick boosts mRNA therapy 20-fold
Lipid nanoparticles, or LNPs, are best known for their role in delivering the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines given to billions of people. Now, scientists are expanding their use far beyond vaccines. Researchers are working to use these tiny carriers to deliver therapeutic mRNA into cells for cancer…
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There’s New Evidence for How Loneliness Affects Memory in Old Age
Neuroscientists know that there is a link between loneliness and cognitive decline in older adults, although it is still difficult to understand the exact magnitude of the link. A new longitudinal study provides evidence that a proportion of people who feel lonely end up having more memory…
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Ukraine’s drone pilots hit Russian targets from 500km away
New internet-based guidance system allows operation of unmanned aerial vehicles far from battlefield
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Russian economy is faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns
Stockholm’s military intelligence head says Moscow is manipulating data to make its economy look better
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Bulgaria’s eighth election in five years is today — and the frontrunner could become the EU’s new Orbán on Ukraine
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Bulgaria holds its eighth parliamentary election in five years today, with the frontrunner being a politician whose record on Ukraine raises significant concerns,…
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Scientists say this type of olive oil could boost brain power
Extra virgin olive oil has long been a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, known for supporting heart and metabolic health. Now, new research suggests it may also help protect the brain. Scientists have found that its benefits could extend beyond the body to the mind, working through the gut…
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Pentagon kills Patriot’s next-gen interceptor worth only $8 million in funding
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In the US, the Lower-Tier Future Interceptor (LTFI) program is effectively being scaled back for the second time. The initiative aimed to develop a next-generation…
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