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Study Reveals Accuracy of AI-Supported Breast Cancer Screening
New results indicate that AI-supported breast screening can detect 29% more cancer cases than traditional screening.

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By 2°C Warming, Large Parts of Earth May Be Unsurvivable for Humans
A study led by King’s College London warns that global warming could make vast regions of the planet too hot for human survival. At 2°C warming, 6% of land could exceed heat tolerance for young adults.

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Blocking Tumor Growth Before It Starts
SickKids researchers have identified OLIG2, a protein that activates stem cells driving medulloblastoma, the most common childhood brain cancer. Blocking this protein with CT-179 prevented tumor formation and relapse in preclinical models.

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Genetically Engineered Mice With Human Telomeres Offer New Aging Model
Researchers have developed HuT mice, a genetically engineered model with human-like telomeres, enabling scientists to study aging and disease more effectively. The mice mimic human telomere shortening, providing insights into cellular aging.

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Painted Lady Butterflies’ Migration Is Driven by Environment, Not Genetics
A study on painted lady butterflies reveals that their migration patterns are shaped by environmental cues rather than genetic differences. Researchers traced their origins and found that seasonal changes influence migration distances.

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Chromatography and Sustainability: A Path Forward
Traditional chromatographic techniques raise significant environmental concerns. Addressing these issues is critical to making chromatography not only a powerful analytical tool but a more eco-friendly and responsible choice for future applications.

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Could the Contraceptive Pill Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk?
The contraceptive pill may reduce ovarian cancer risk by up to 43% in women over the age of 45, reports a new study.

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ApoB100's Shape and Structure Revealed for the First Time
Using cryo-electron microscopy and AI, researchers at the University of Missouri have mapped ApoB100, a key protein in LDL cholesterol. This offers a clearer understanding of cholesterol metabolism.

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How Is Materials Science Shaping the Path to a Greener Future?
Through materials science, we can tailor existing substances or engineer completely novel materials to generate new and useful properties. In this article, we look at some of the research creating a more sustainable future.

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How a Precision Gene-Editing Tool Addresses CRIPSR’s Teething Issues
The innovation, he says, could transform the way scientists measure and address genomic breaks in gene-editing systems.
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