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Enhanced AI Can Follow Neurons Inside Moving Animals

Recent advances allow imaging of neurons inside freely moving animals. Now, an advanced AI method has been developed to track those neurons inside moving and deforming animals.
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Universal, Nonverbal System of Communication Hinted at by New Study

New research conducted at Georgia State University shows that native language affects how people convey information from a young age and hints at the presence of a universal system of communication.
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New Light Shed on Mysteries Associated With Infertility

Scientists attacking the problem of high miscarriage rates have long wondered if there is a way to tell whether an egg cell will successfully develop into an embryo and grow or if there is a marker indicating when it is destined to fail.
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Under-Skin Implant Could Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes

An under-the-skin implant that secretes insulin could provide an easier, long-term and less invasive way to treat type 1 diabetes.
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White Blood Cells Can Both Prevent and Promote Breast Cancer Spread

A new study shows that tumor-associated macrophages, which are white blood cells that are found in breast tumors, can both help and hinder the spread of cancer cells to other organs.
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Major Antarctic Glacier Retreated Between 1940s and '70s

While numerical model simulations have been used for some time to study the behaviour of glaciers and ice sheets, researchers combined these for the first time with real-world satellite observations.
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Tumor Growth Protein Strongly Associated With Pancreatic Cancer

Secreted frizzled-related protein 2 – a protein that promotes tumor growth and angiogenesis – has been associated with poor outcomes in pancreatic cancer patients.
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A First Look Inside Li-Ion Batteries

New technique developed by researchers at McGill and UQAM offers unprecedented view inside lithium-ion batteries, potentially leading to dramatically faster charging times for EVs, computers, and phones.
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Blood Test Could Identify Individuals at Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease

A newly developed blood test could identify the pathology that triggers Parkinson's disease before symptoms occur, allowing clinicians to screen those at high risk of the disease.
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Sourdough Starters Could Help Other Breads Go Gluten-Free

People with celiac disease, or intolerance to dietary gluten, may soon have more food options, thanks to an unlikely source: sourdough bread.
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