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Minimum Vitamin B12 Requirements May Not Be Enough
Researchers found that low but normal-range B12 levels in older adults are linked to slower cognitive processing and white matter damage in the brain. The findings suggest current B12 recommendations may be outdated.

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Combined Therapies May Allow for Bladder Preservation, Clinical Trial Shows
A phase II clinical trial found that combining radiotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (durvalumab and tremelimumab) enabled bladder preservation in 93% of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).

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Genetic Material Delivered Into Plant Roots for First Time
Researchers have, for the first time, introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement.

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Vitamin B6 Regulation Mechanisms Are Shared by Plants and Humans
A study reveals a biochemical link between plant immunity and human brain health. Researchers found that lysine metabolism and vitamin B6 regulation are conserved between plants and humans, impacting neurological conditions like epilepsy.

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Zwitterion-Based Materials May Stop Blood Clots in Medical Devices
Zwitterions, a common macromolecule found in human cells, could be used to create materials that stop blood clots forming in medical devices and implants.

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Novel Antibiotic Reaches Tuberculosis Bacteria in Necrotic Granulomas
A novel antibiotic can effectively penetrate and accumulate in tuberculosis lesions to fight Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in hard-to-reach areas.

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Stool DNA Can Be Used To Track Dietary Intake
Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to track diet using stool metagenomic data, offering an objective alternative to traditional food diaries.

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Hormonal Contraception Carries Slightly Elevated but Low Overall Cardiovascular Risk
A Danish study links some hormonal contraceptives to a small increase in arterial thrombosis risk, including stroke and heart attack. While absolute risk remains low, researchers emphasize individualized contraceptive choices.

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Bacteria Evolve Antimicrobial Resistance More Rapidly in Diabetes Model
Investigating Staphylococcus aureus – a leading cause of antibiotic resistance-associated infections and deaths – researchers have determined that the bacterium evolves antimicrobial resistance more rapidly in diabetic mice.

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Sunscreen Pollution Threatens Ocean Health
A new study highlights gaps in research on sunscreen chemicals in oceans. UV filters, found in personal care and industrial products, are accumulating in marine environments, raising concerns over their potential toxicity and bioaccumulation.
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