Russian troops are intensifying their attacks on Ukrainian positions on the front line near the city of Pokrovsk. Ukrainian soldiers told Current Time that they believe Russian forces will not halt their advance, even if a cease-fire agreement is reached. Meanwhile, Rodynske, a frontline town…
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EU responds to Witkoff’s comment on Russian “referenda” in occupied areas
The European Union adheres to the position that in the negotiations on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, it is Ukraine that should determine their terms, while the EU confirms its unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
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Engineers develop a better way to deliver long-lasting drugs
MIT engineers have devised a new way to deliver certain drugs in higher doses with less pain, by injecting them as a suspension of tiny crystals. Once under the skin, the crystals assemble into a drug “depot” that could last for months or years, eliminating the need for frequent drug injections.
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Citrus remedy squeezes out dry mouth for cancer patients
A natural citrus oil from oranges, lemons, and limes is proving highly effective in relieving dry mouth, and when combined with a new lipid formulation, new research suggests it may be effective without significant side effects.
Developed by the University of South Australia in collaboration…
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Breaking antibiotic-resistant bacteria’s protective shields opens door for immune system response
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria — such as how they synthesise their protective capsules — is essential for developing new strategies to counter antibiotic resistance.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium commonly…
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Scientists engineer starfish cells to shape-shift in response to light
Life takes shape with the motion of a single cell. In response to signals from certain proteins and enzymes, a cell can start to move and shake, leading to contractions that cause it to squeeze, pinch, and eventually divide. As daughter cells follow suit down the generational line, they grow,…
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Fatty liver linked to increased risk of death from several diseases
A comprehensive study from Karolinska Institutet shows that people with fatty liver disease have almost twice the mortality rate of the general population. They have an increased risk of dying from both liver diseases and common diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to…
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The European tube: Inside the project to launch a continent-wide rail system by 2040
21st Europe’s Starline network plans to connect 39 destinations in European countries – with lines reaching the UK, Turkey and Ukraine too.
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Motion sickness brain circuit may provide new options for treating obesity
Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about 1 in 3 people, but the brain circuits involved are largely unknown. In the current study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Jan…
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Missile strike targeting Sumy leaves 74 injured, including 14 children
As a result of a Russian missile attack on the city of Sumy, 74 adults and 14 children were injured.
The number of people injured in the attack on a residential area in Sumy has reached 74, including 14 children, according to the City Council.
Emergency headquarters…
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