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Bottled Water Contains Thousands of Nanoplastics
For the first time, researchers have been able to count and identify nanoplastics – plastic particles measuring less than one micrometer in size – in samples taken from bottled water.
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Brain Cell Activation in Mice Increases Life Span
Activating a critical communication pathway that links the brain and fat tissue may slow the effects of advancing age.
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The Impact of Extreme Drought on Grasslands Has Been Underestimated, Say Researchers
The effect of extreme droughts, which are set to increase in frequency, has been underestimated for grasslands and shrublands, according to global research.
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Catalan Butterflies Can Bask Better Than Their British Cousins
Butterfly populations in northern Spain are better at regulating their body temperature by basking in the sunshine, indicating Spanish butterflies may struggle to adapt to global warming.
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Protecting Coral Larvae As Important As Protecting Reefs, Say Researchers
New research shows that identifying and protecting marine ecosystems both down-current and up-current of coral reefs is crucial to future coral conservation and restoration efforts.
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Cognitive Decline May Be Slowed by Bariatric Surgery
Obesity is associated with cognitive impairment and dementia, but weight loss surgery may help prevent cognitive decline, according to new data.
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A Panel of Just 11 Proteins Can Predict Long-Term Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis
A combination of only 11 proteins can predict long-term disability outcomes in multiple sclerosis (MS) for different individuals. The identified proteins could be used to tailor treatments to the individual.
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Obstruction of IKAROS Protein Weakens Natural Killer Cell Activity
In a scientific breakthrough that aids our understanding of the internal wiring of immune cells, researchers have cracked the code behind IKAROS, an essential protein for immune cell development and protection against pathogens and cancer.
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AI Stethoscope Doubles Detection of Pregnancy-Linked Heart Issues
An AI-enabled digital stethoscope has been shown to identify twice as many cases of pregnancy-associated cardiomyopathy compared to regular care.
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AI Systems and Human Brains Learn Differently. Here's How
Researchers from the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit and Oxford University’s Department of Computer Science have set out a new principle to explain how the brain adjusts connections between neurons during learning.
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