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Brain Cells Unexpectedly Linger Before Their Death
For oligodendrocytes–the central nervous system cells critical for brain function–age may not bring wisdom, but it does come with the power to cling to life for much, much longer than scientists knew. That’s according to a new study.
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COVID-19 Abzymes Could Explain Long COVID
UVA Health researchers have discovered a potential explanation for some of the most perplexing mysteries of COVID-19 and long COVID. The surprising findings could lead to new treatments for the difficult acute effects of COVID-19.
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Mechanism That May Improve Platinum-Based Cancer Drugs Discovered
Cisplatin is effective at killing cancer and has been used for decades, but can cause toxic side effects. Researchers have now identified a protein that, when targeted, enables cisplatin-resistant cancer cells to become responsive to treatment, allowing for the use of lower doses.
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A New, Refined Method for Analyzing Brain Signals
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have introduced a new, refined method for analyzing brain signals, enhancing our understanding of brain functionality.
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Turning Back the Clock on Cancer Cells Could Offer New Treatments
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital discovered that removing a second protein from cancer cells already experiencing tumor suppressor loss can reverse cancer cell identity.
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Milk Powder Has Barely Changed in 100 Years
A container of whole milk powder has been discovered after being frozen for 100 years. In a comparative study, researchers have discovered that, despite advancements in selective breeding and changes to farm practices, milk of the past and milk today share more similarities than differences.
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New All-Liquid Iron Flow Battery for Grid Energy Storage
A commonplace chemical used in water treatment facilities has been repurposed for large-scale energy storage in a new battery design by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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Healthy Diets Could Help Keep Global Warming to 1.5°C
Researchers have used simulations to determine that a global shift to a healthier, more sustainable diet could be a huge lever to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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Powering Wearable Tech With Flexible, Waterproof Solar Cells
Researchers have developed an organic photovoltaic film that is both waterproof and flexible, allowing a solar cell to be put onto clothes and still function correctly after being rained on or even washed.
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New Topological Metamaterial Amplifies Sound Waves Exponentially
Researchers at AMOLF, in collaboration with partners from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, have realized a new type of metamaterial through which sound waves flow in an unprecedented fashion.
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