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Researchers Link X-Linked Non-Coding RNA to Core Autism Traits
A study identifies PTCHD1-AS, a long non-coding RNA on the X chromosome, as a contributor to social and repetitive behaviors in autism spectrum disorder.
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Global Preparedness Board Warns of Rising Infectious Disease Threats
A new report from the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board warns that the world is becoming less resilient to infectious disease outbreaks.
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FDA Reviews Ensitrelvir as First Oral Pill to Prevent COVID-19 After Exposure
The drug ensitrelvir, already approved in Japan, showed a 67% reduction in infection risk during Phase 3 trials for post-exposure prophylaxis.
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NASA Satellites Detect Massive Blue-Green Bloom Off U.S. East Coast
Satellite imagery reveals large, swirling blue-green plumes in the Mid-Atlantic Bight, spanning coastlines from Massachusetts to North Carolina.
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Non-antibiotic drugs may accelerate antimicrobial resistance
Research indicates that common medications, including painkillers and pharmaceuticals in waterways, may contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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James Webb Telescope Captures First Direct Image of Cosmic Web Filament
Astronomers have produced the sharpest image to date of a 3-million-light-year filament connecting galaxies from nearly 12 billion years ago.
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James Webb Telescope Detects Relics of First Stars in Distant Galaxy
Astronomers have identified an ultra-faint galaxy, LAP1-B, containing stars that date back to approximately 800 million years after the Big Bang.
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Systemic Drug Design Flaws Hinder New Antibiotic Development
Researchers warn that treating antibiotics like standard pharmaceuticals ignores the unique biological challenges of bacterial resistance.
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Obesity Rates Plateau in Developed Nations While Accelerating in Poorer Countries
A new analysis published in Nature reveals a divergence in global obesity trends, with rates stabilizing in high-income nations but rising rapidly in low- and middle-income countries.
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Ensitrelvir Pill Reduces COVID-19 Infection Risk After Exposure
A phase 3 trial of the drug ensitrelvir, known as Xocova, showed a 67% reduction in COVID-19 infection risk for people treated after exposure.
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AI Capabilities in Designing Bioweapons Raise Global Security Concerns
Experts and government officials warn that AI's ability to design novel viruses and toxins could empower bad actors to create biological agents more dangerous than those found in nature.
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Scientists Identify Evidence of New Continental Rift Forming in Zambia
Analysis of geothermal springs suggests the Southwest African Rift Zone may be in the early stages of a continental breakup that could eventually split Africa.
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Obesity Rise Plateaus in Developed Nations as Growth Accelerates in Developing Countries
A new analysis of global obesity trends since 1980 reveals a shift in prevalence patterns between high-income and low-to-middle-income nations.
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Scientists Identify Thousands of New Proteins in Human 'Dark Proteome'
Researchers have uncovered over 1,700 previously unknown microproteins that may be essential for cell survival and play roles in human diseases.
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Anaesthetized Brains Process Language and Predict Speech, Study Finds
Research indicates the hippocampus remains active during general anesthesia, parsing the meaning of spoken words and anticipating subsequent speech.
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Androgen loss accelerates brain tumor growth via HPA axis activation
Research published in Nature indicates that the loss of testosterone suppresses anti-tumor immunity and triggers the HPA axis to drive glioblastoma progression in males.
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Asteroid Trajectory Data Reveals Potential Shortcut to Mars
A new study suggests that analyzing asteroid trajectories could reduce the round-trip travel time to Mars to as little as 153 days.
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University of Hong Kong Researchers Develop Corrosion-Resistant "Super Steel"
The new material utilizes a double-protection mechanism to withstand the harsh conditions required for green hydrogen production from seawater.
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University of Rochester Scientists Transfer Longevity Gene from Naked Mole Rats to Mice
Researchers successfully transferred a gene from naked mole rats to mice, resulting in increased lifespan and resistance to cancer and inflammation.
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Nanoscale 'Conveyor Belt' Teleports Quantum State of Electron
Researchers have developed a system to shuttle mobile spin qubits in silicon, enabling the teleportation of quantum states across a chip.
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Prompts Global Health Concerns
Authorities are monitoring a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean that has resulted in three deaths.
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Peru Grants Legal Rights to Stingless Bees in Amazonian Province
Officials in Satipo, Peru, have recognized native stingless bees as legal subjects with inherent rights, marking the first time an insect has been granted such status.
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Scientists leverage microbes to combat industrial and environmental pollution
Researchers are utilizing specialized microorganisms to remove toxic chemicals from soil, water, and air as sustainable alternatives to traditional cleanup methods.
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Protein Discovery Challenges 60-Year Understanding of Fat Metabolism
Researchers found that the HSL protein maintains fat cell health in the nucleus, contradicting long-held beliefs about its role in obesity.