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Evidence That Protocells Could Have Made Specialized Compartments
New research by the University of Oslo provides evidence that the protocells that formed around 3.8 billion years ago, before bacteria and single-celled organisms, could have had specialized bubble-like compartments that formed spontaneously, encapsulated small molecules, and formed "daughter" protocells.
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Data Shows Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Provides Protection From First Dose
An independent analysis conducted by Public Health England (PHE) in the UK demonstrates that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine BNT162b2 provides protection against infection and asymptomatic disease after the first dose.
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Two New Rapid COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests Developed
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have developed two new rapid diagnostic tests for COVID-19 - one to detect COVID-19 variants and one to help differentiate with other illnesses that have COVID-19-like symptoms.
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Artificial Pancreas Upgraded With AI Algorithm
Diabetes is a permanent condition that requires lifetime care, and the incidence is rising. To help manage it, an artificial pancreas system can be utilized which has been upgraded with an AI algorithm. The system automatically measures blood sugar levels to infuse the appropriate amount of insulin into the blood.
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Neuron-Glia Network Could Help Boost Memory Formation
Tohoku University scientists have shown that neuronal and glial circuits form a loosely coupled super-network within the brain. They showed that artificial control of the glial state could potentially be used to enhance the memory function of the brain.
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What Is a Memory Without a Brain?
Having a memory of past events enables us to take smarter decisions about the future. Researchers have now identified how the slime mold Physarum polycephalum saves memories - although it has no nervous system.
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HER2 Breast Cancer Cells Adopt Strategy To Resist Immunotherapy
Findings from a study published in Nature Communications reveal how cancer cells escape death by lymphocytes through the disruption of interferon-gamma signaling.
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How Seasonal Changes Influence Our Brain
A Finnish research group has studied how seasons influence the function of the brain. Researchers showed that the length of daylight affects opioid receptors, which in turn regulate the mood we experience.
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Researchers Identify Four Causes of "Zoom Fatigue"
Hundreds of millions of virtual meetings are happening daily, as social distancing protocols have kept people apart physically. Researchers have identified four reasons why video chats fatigue humans and have suggested ways to combat this feeling.
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"Eco-Friendly" Foam Insulation May Do More Harm Than Good
A new study suggests that polymeric flame retardant (PolyFR) could have toxic breakdown products and its use in “eco-friendly” foam plastic building insulation may be harmful to human health and the environment.
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