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Regular Phone Use Linked to Cardiovascular Risk

Regular mobile phone use has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.




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A Rapid Dopamine Detection Test is Developed

Dopamine is a signaling molecule or neurotransmitter that is known to help control emotions. Dopamine levels are also a biomarker of certain diseases.




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Tau Levels Linked to Alzheimer's Memory Loss

Alzheimer's patients with high levels of tau and amyloid-beta experience faster cognitive decline.




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Cigarette Carbon Monoxide May Protect Against Parkinson's

A new study suggests that molecular mechanisms triggered by low-dose carbon monoxide (CO) could slow the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD).




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Study Shows Anti-Aging Effects of Cannabis in Mice Brains

A study published in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science indicated that long-term THC treatment can initially enhance cognition by increasing the




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The Effects of Rett Syndrome Mutations Depend on the Cell Type

The neurodevelomental disease Rett syndrome is usually caused by mutations in a gene called MECP2, which is located on the X chromosome. Patients lose coor




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Screen Use in Bed Causes Worse Sleep

Using a screen in bed may negatively impact your sleep.




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Frequent Cannabis Use Linked to Poor Sleep, Memory Problems

People with cannabis use disorder (CUD) report more sleep problems than those without, and their disrupted sleep may affect visual learning memory.




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CBD Shows Promise for Treating Leigh Syndrome

A new study reports that daily use of cannabidiol (CBD) extends lifespan and improves symptoms of Leigh syndrome in both mice and human cellular models.




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High Doses of Adderall Linked to 5x Higher Psychosis Risk

High doses of amphetamine-based medications for ADHD, like Adderall, are linked to an over five times higher risk of psychosis or mania.




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COVID-19 Lockdowns Accelerated Brain Aging in Teens

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging in adolescents. The effect was three times as strong in females than in males.




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Varied Tasks Better than Repetition for Old Age Cognition

Engaging in multiple types of memory training exercises- as opposed to repetitive tasks- helps older adults improve their working memory.




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Correlation between sleep hygiene and risk of chronic illness

The connection between sleep patterns and chronic diseases has been an area of increasing interest, particularly as wearable devices like Fitbit become mor




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Study Links Chronic Cannabis Use with Sleep and Memory Problems

A study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol found that long-term cannabis users experience interfered with sleep and memory. The findings




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Best practices for pipetting 3D cell culture hydrogels

Drug discovery and stem-cell-based therapies remain pivotal areas of scientific research, with a growing focus on three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures. How




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Minimal ADHD Risk Associated With Prenatal Cannabis Exposure

A review published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found a slight increase in the risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD




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21% of Adults Aged 50+ Used Cannabis in the Last Year

A new poll shows that 21% of people aged 50 years and up used cannabis in the last year, with 12% taking the substance at least once per month.




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Drug Overdose Rates in Colombia Increase by 356%

Drug overdoses involving illegal opioids, hallucinogens, stimulants, and sedative psychotropic medications rose by 356% in Colombia between 2010 and 2021.




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New Biomarkers Reveal More About Unexplained Chronic Itch

There are millions of people around the world who deal with chronic itching with no clear cause, or chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO)




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Diabetes Drug Linked to 20% Lower Risk of Dementia, Parkinson's

A class of drugs used to treat diabetes has been linked to a 20% lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease.




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Galaxy Interactions and Cosmic Illusions: Webb's Stunning New Images

How did stars form 7 billion years ago, or approximately halfway between the Big Bang and now? This is what a recent study published in the Monthly Notices




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A Huge Restoration Project is Underway at Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is a world famous natural wonder with towering granite cliffs, gorgeous meadows, giant sequoias, and splendid waterfalls. Now...




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From Shale Gas to Sustainable Water: New Methods for Recovering High-Demand Metals

How can lithium, one of the most demanded minerals for clean energy products like electric vehicles, be harvested without harming the environment? This is




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The Small Intestine is Mapped in Detail for the First Time

The human small intestine is an essential organ that helps us absorb nutrients and vitamins from food. It is an average of 6 meters long and is covered wit




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An Animation of Tectonic Plate Movement Over Millenia

Our planet has an outer layer made up of several plates, which move relative to one another. While we may take this knowledge for granted, this theory of p




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Regular Phone Use Linked to Cardiovascular Risk

Regular mobile phone use has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.




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A Rapid Dopamine Detection Test is Developed

Dopamine is a signaling molecule or neurotransmitter that is known to help control emotions. Dopamine levels are also a biomarker of certain diseases.




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The Fate of Water on Mars: New Findings from Hubble and MAVEN Missions

What happened to all the liquid water on Mars and what can this teach us about Earth-like exoplanets? This is what a recent study published in Science Adva




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NASA and ISS National Lab Choose WFIRM for Innovative Cancer Study

How can microgravity help advance cancer research? This is what an upcoming grant-awarded project sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) Nation




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Super-Earth Exoplanet Formation Becomes Nearly Impossible Around Metal-Poor Stars

How can the metal content of stars influence the formation of Earth-like exoplanets? This is what a recent study published in The Astronomical Journal hope




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A New Look at Galaxy Boundaries: Discoveries from Deep Imaging of Cosmic Gas

What are the exact sizes of galaxies, and are they bigger than they appear in deep space images? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy




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Global Study Reveals Urban Areas Receive Significantly More Rainfall Than Rural Neighbors

How does an urban environment influence its rainfall? This is what a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences hopes to




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Celebrate this year's International Observe the Moon Night on September 14, 2024

Beginning in 2010, NASA began International Observe the Moon Night based on two events occurring simultaneously in 2009 during the International Year of As




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From Seagrass to Antibiotics: The Breakthrough Potential of Small Molecule In situ Resin Capture

How can oceanic microbes help produce antibiotics? This is what a recent study published in Nature Communications hopes to address as a team of researchers




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Harnessing Automated Insulin Delivery: Case Reports from Marathon Runners with Type 1 Diabetes

How can machine learning help individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? This is what a study presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European As




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Gravity Data Uncovers Ancient Ocean Features and Volcanic Activity on Mars

What did Mars look like billions of years ago? This is what a recent study presented at the Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC) 2024 hopes to address as a t




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Gene Therapy Significantly Improves Eyesight

A team of researchers report findings from a Phase I/II gene therapy clinical trial for patients with Leber congenital amaurosis, which found that the gene




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A New Type of System for Delivering Cargo Into Cells

A sea star oocyte that has been treated with a fluorescent marker of the novel system in shown in this image by D. Nathaniel Clarke




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Scientists Create a Computational Tool That ID's Rheumatoid Arthritis Subtypes

Scientists have used computational tools, including machine learning, to differentiate between subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis.




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A Roadmap of the Molecular Human

Scientists have used a wealth of human proteomic, genomic, and molecular data to create a free interactive, online tool mapping some of the complexities




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Enabling diverse applications with the MA900 Cell Sorter

The MA900 Multi-Application Cell Sorter is a versatile and automated system that can transform laboratory workflow, enabling seamless sorting of a range of




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Mars Exploration: Past, Present, and Future

For thousands of years, Mars, aka the Red Planet, has fascinated skywatchers from countless civilizations and cultures, leading some to speculate that it w




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Fresh Volcanic Eruption Captured on Io by NASA's Juno Mission

Jupiter’s moon, Io, is the most volcanically active planetary body in the entire solar system as it boasts hundreds of active volcanoes. This number




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Early Universe Black Holes: New Insights from Hubble's Latest Survey

How did black holes form and how many existed in the early universe, or less than one billion years after the Big Bang? This is what a recent study publish




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Webb Telescope Reveals Supermassive Black Holes Can 'Starve' Galaxies of Star Formation

What influence can black holes have on a galaxy’s formation and evolution? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy hopes to address




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New Study Reveals Novel Approach to Prevent Mold Growth on Space Stations

Living and working in outer space is incredibly difficult, especially given it’s a closed environment, which invites fungi like mold to inhabit the s




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Awareness of an Unusual but Real Diagnosis is Spreading Online

Inability to belch syndrome is real, and doctors have an effective way to treat it.




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Greenland Mountaintop Collapse Triggered Mega Tsunami & 9-Day Seismic Event

An image by the Danish army shows the site after the landslide and subsequent mega-tsunami.




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Wobbling Mars: Detecting Dark Matter Through Primordial Black Holes

Could slight wobbles in the orbit of Mars be caused by microscopic black holes that have existed since the Big Bang? This is what a recent study published




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Labroots 2024 Microbiology Virtual Event Poster Winner: Laura Alguacil Cuéllar

Labroots’ virtual events are excellent ways to connect with great people and collaborate on research within your field. These events have attendees f