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Unlocking the Secret of Mutant Flies’ Longevity
Scientists determined which genes are affected by mutation that extends lifespan of fruit flies. Comparing gene activity of long-living fly strains to the control insects helped reveal mechanisms of aging and identify drug targets associated with aging-related diseases.
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Designing the Ultimate Low-fat Potato Chip
Researchers have developed a technique to analyze potato chips’ physical characteristics from simulated first bite to swallow, which they say could be used to help formulate a tastier low-fat snack.
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Highly Sensitive TARDIS Sniffs Out Cancer in Patient’s Blood
A new type of blood test for breast cancer could help avoid thousands of unnecessary surgeries and otherwise precisely monitor disease progression.
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Gene Mutation Combo Linked to Endometrial Cancer
A combination of two gene mutations has been linked to endometrial cancer in a new study.
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Promising Clinical Trial Results for Olaparib in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Genetically targeted drug "olaparib" improves outcomes for men with advanced prostate cancer whose tumors have DNA repair faults, according to preliminary results of a Phase III clinical trial.
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Circulating Tumor Cells Shine Bright Like a Diamond
Researchers have now introduced an ultra-sensitive method for the direct detection of circulating tumor cells in the blood. It is based on the amplified, time-resolved fluorescence measurement of luminescent lanthanide ions released from nanoparticles that bind specifically to tumor cells.
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The Role of Repetitive DNA and Protein Sequences in Tumor Evolution
Scientists have developed a way to measure a type of gene mutation involved in the evolution of cancer. This type of mutation, called “repeat instability”, could be useful in early cancer diagnosis.
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The 1200-question Dataset That Perplexes Computers
University of Maryland researchers created 1,213 questions in collaboration with computers to identify flaws in machine-learning language models.
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Raising the Standard for Psychology Research
A stanford researcher has developed data standards for brain imaging to try and implement data standards to help rethink discipline-wide assumptions within psychology and neuroscience.
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Thyroid Study Explores Link Between Physical Illness and Mood Disorder
A new study looks at the prevalence of abnormal thyroid function in youth with severe mood and anxiety disorder. It is the largest study to date of this population and will help mental health professionals better understand the predictors of abnormal thyroid function.
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