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Nanoparticle-Based Sensors Enable Ultrasensitive Detection of Cancer Biomarkers
Researchers have found a way to detect a very low amount of a cancer biomarker in undiluted blood in just 15 minutes, a result that could eventually play a key role in evaluating the effectiveness of cancer treatments.
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"Sticky" and "Fuzzy" Words Help Kids Get a Grasp of Language
A new study has found that iconicity in parents’ speech helps children learn new words.
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Blood-Based Biomarker Panel Can Distinguish Between Bacterial and Viral Infections
Researchers have identified a set of molecular biomarkers that can be used in the differential diagnosis of acute bacterial and viral infections. These biomarkers are different mRNA molecules found in the blood; differences in their levels can detect and predict with high probability if an infection is viral or bacterial.
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Cells Within the Center of a Tumor Are Most Likely To Metastasize
Scientists have discovered that cells from different parts of kidney tumors behave differently. The cells within the center of the tumor were shown to be most aggressive and were more likely to metastasize.
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Bug Cell Count Reveals Flies Are Brainier Than First Thought
In research made possible when COVID-19 sidelined other research projects, scientists meticulously counted brain cells in fruit flies and three species of mosquitos, revealing a number that would surprise many people outside the science world.
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Gut Hormone Release Triggers Craving for Protein, Finds Fly Study
A new study using fruit flies reveals how protein deficiency in the diet triggers cross talk between the gut and brain to induce a desire to eat foods rich in proteins or essential amino acids. This finding can lead to a better understanding of malnutrition in humans.
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95% of Screen Time Studies Estimate Usage Inaccurately, Says Review
A team of researchers has carried out the largest systematic review and meta-analysis to date of how people's perceptions of their screen time compare with what they do in practice, finding estimates of usage were only accurate in about five per cent of studies.
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Reports Suggest COVID-19 Triggering Recurrent Blood Clots in Arms
A new discovery provides new information on monitoring and treating COVID-19 patients with a previous upper extremity blood clot.
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Epilepsy Researchers Observe New Complexity of Brain Waves in Memory Circuits
Researchers have observed a new feature of neural activity in the hippocampus – the brain’s memory hub – that may explain how this vital brain region combines a diverse range of inputs into a multi-layered memories that can later be recalled.
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The Eyes Are a Window Into Alzheimer's Disease, Suggests New Study
According to new research, retinal scans can detect key changes in blood vessels that may provide an early sign of Alzheimer's, while offering important insights into how one of the most common Alzheimer's risk genes contributes to the disease.
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